The US has implemented an additional 25 percent tariff on India over the import of oil and gas from Russia, after which the relations between India and the US have been seeing a decline and tension. Meanwhile, Indian-origin American expert Farid Zakaria has held Donald Trump responsible for the ongoing decline in India-US relations. Zakaria said that President Trump has completely destroyed the careful efforts made by his previous governments for decades, which were strengthening the relationship between New Delhi and Washington.

Trump’s mistake to strengthen relationship with Pakistan- Zakaria

During his program on CNN, Zakaria stressed that imposing the biggest tariff ever on India as well as strengthening its relationship with Pakistan, Trump 2.0’s biggest mistake of foreign policy and their move has already been damaged.

Zakaria said, ‘Even though Trump changes its stand now, the loss has already been done because India will never forget that America has finally shown its real face. It is absolutely incredible that America does not fail to behave hard with its friends. In such a situation, India will now feel that it will have to keep its interests safe, it will also have to stay close to Russia and improve its relations with China as well.

India has fallen victim to a new policy of Trump 2.0: Expert

India has been a victim of a new strategy of Trump 2.0, which includes insulting its colleagues and increasing its proximity with opponents. Despite the strength of relationships during Trump’s first presidential tenure, India is facing his aggressive rhetoric and pressure politics in Trump’s second term.

Russia benefits from India’s business, such a White House: Farid Zakaria

Trump implemented an additional 25 percent tariff on India to buy oil and gas from Russia. A few days later, Trump put an additional tariff of 25 percent on India, due to which the total excess tariff of America on India has become 50 percent. The US White House believes that the business released between India and Russia is a source of revenue continuing the Ukraine war for Moscow.

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