By Riaan DhankharThe US-India trade deal marks a welcome thaw after months of tariffs, recriminations, and diplomatic strain. The trade deal addresses one part of that cascade: It de-escalates. The trade deal should be treated as a bridge back to diplomacy, not a substitute for it. Here, the trade deal helps at the margin. The trade deal is a welcome thaw.

Source: Indian Express February 14, 2026 01:55 UTC