American Donald Trump recently surprised everyone by announcing a historic trade agreement with Pakistan, while on the other hand he talked about imposing 25% tariffs and additional tariffs on India. It is clear from the timing of both these announcements that the Trump administration is adopting a new strategic pressure policy in South Asia.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif thanked Trump for the agreement and described it as a step to expand the boundaries of permanent partnership. At the same time, India took cognizance of Trump’s statements and said that it is evaluating the effects and is committed to mutual beneficial trade agreement.

Oil and investment for Pakistan
Trump also spoke about an energy partnership with Pakistan in his Truth social post. He wrote that we have entered into an agreement with Pakistan, under which the two countries together will develop its huge oil reserves. It is going to be confused because there is not much practical information about Pakistan’s oil reserves. Experts believe that Pakistan may have oil sources in some limited areas, but they are still unknown for technical, financial and geopolitical reasons.

Trump’s pressure on India
A day earlier, Trump had announced a 25% tariff on all imports on India and additional fine on defense and energy agreements with Russia. He described India’s tariff as the world’s most rigorous and unpleasant and said that India would have to pay 25 percent tariffs and a fine for the above from 1 August. In addition, Trump described India’s membership in BRICS as part of the anti-America group and said that it is part of the US dollar attack. This comment directly questions India’s multilateral foreign policy and strategic autonomy.

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