US-India Ties Hit New Low Under Trump Administration, Financial Times Reports

​WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – Relations between the United States and India have reached a critical low point during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a startling report by the Financial Times. The growing coldness between the two nations is reportedly impacting India’s economy, foreign policy, and its most powerful business conglomerates.

​The report suggests that the Modi government’s Hindutva-based internal policies and conflicting foreign strategies have weakened Washington’s trust. A significant casualty of this tension is India’s billionaire class. Despite spending millions of dollars on lobbying firms, figures like Gautam Adani have failed to secure legal or trade concessions, with ongoing US legal proceedings against Adani serving as a prime example that personal ties cannot bypass the American legal system.

​The Financial Times highlights that the US no longer views India as a “reliable enough” ally to manage regional affairs. Adding to New Delhi’s diplomatic challenges, President Trump has reportedly increased engagement with Pakistan, a move seen by experts as a major setback for Indian diplomacy.

​Strategic disagreements, such as India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, have led to visible American frustration, manifested in threats of a 50% tariff on Indian goods. While the US previously viewed India as a vital counterweight to China, experts warn that India now faces severe economic and legal pressure if it continues on a path of strategic defiance against Washington’s priorities.