Business News: India, which has been a trusted partner of the US for decades, is now facing a rencontre due to President Donald Trump's "America First" policies. The tariff imposed on India for ownership oil from Russia has soured the relations between the two countries. This move seems to yank a new line of tension between the world's two largest democracies.
Not only India, other allies are moreover facing problems
Trump's tariff policy is not only troubling India but has moreover wilt a headache for many other allies like Qatar, Poland, and South Korea. These countries are feeling cheated by this move of America, and their resentment is unmistakably visible.
Trump's variegated view and old tradition
The US wardship has considered India an important wive in Asia for decades. Trump's ban on India is a step yonder from this tradition. It is believed that Trump wanted to take the credit for preventing any tension or war between India and Pakistan, but Prime Minister Modi's strategic understanding made it impossible.
India's well-turned policy: America and Russia
India is currently increasing defense cooperation with the US but is moreover trying to maintain its long-standing ties with Russia. Experts say Trump's tough stance could bring India closer to Russia and China. According to Damien Murphy of the Center for American Progress, this move shows "weakness, chaos, and arrogance."
America's dominance in challenge
Trump supporters believe that this move is necessary so that allies take steps in line with America's expectations. US envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg calls it "America First affairs in action." But experts believe that this could weaken America's global influence. According to Paul Poast (University of Chicago), America is no longer the world's police force, and it will have to prefer new methods.
