Where does India then stand in the US’s scheme of things under Donald Trump? Mr Landau underlined that India is a key partner of the US. This is an acknowledgement of New Delhi’s potential: Washington appears acutely aware of India’s economic heft and the lure of its market. New Delhi can no longer afford to ignore the harder, competitive, transactional edges that will colour its ties with Washington. How India navigates these emerging, unpredictable tides would be a test of its diplomatic and political acumen.

Source: The Telegraph March 10, 2026 03:04 UTC