Trump Cancels India Visit. He will not participate in the Quad Summit. This decision is considered significant amidst increasing tension in India-US relations following the tariff dispute.
Trump Cancels India Visit: The escalating tensions between US President Donald Trump and India have now taken a new turn. After imposing a tariff bomb of up to 50% on India, it is now reported that Trump has cancelled his proposed visit to India. The visit was scheduled for the end of this year, during which he was to participate in the Quad Summit in India.
However, according to a report by The New York Times, he has now decided to cancel this visit. This news has cast another shadow of doubt on the already strained relations between India and the United States. Although, neither the Indian government nor the US administration has officially confirmed this news yet.
Tensions rise in India-US relations after the tariff bomb
In fact, not long ago, the Trump administration had announced tariffs of up to 50% on several products coming from India. This decision proved to be one that would further deepen the existing trade differences between the two countries. India had also expressed displeasure over this decision, as it was going to directly impact Indian industries and exporters. Increased tariffs would make exports from India to America more expensive, reducing the competitiveness of Indian businesses.
Moreover, US President Donald Trump had also stated on several occasions that trade relations with India are not balanced and that India is benefiting more from America. This statement further increased the bitterness between the two countries. The decision to cancel the India visit is now being seen as the next step in this souring of relations.
New York Times report creates stir
The New York Times, in its report, has claimed that Trump had already informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about this visit. The visit was scheduled for the end of this year, during which he was to hold discussions on trade and security issues with India, along with participating in the Quad Summit. But now he has suddenly cancelled this visit.
According to the report, the main reason behind this decision is the growing trade tensions between India and the United States. However, no official statement has been made by the US administration or the Indian government on this matter so far.
Significance of the Quad Summit
The Quad Summit is considered very important for security, trade, and strategic partnership in the Asia-Pacific region. India, the United States, Japan, and Australia are included in this group. India is hosting it this year, so it was expected that Trump's presence would give a new direction to this conference.
In recent years, the Quad has been viewed as an important platform for balancing China's growing influence. In such a situation, Trump's absence could send a message that the strategic partnership between America and India no longer has the same warmth.
India-US relations may be affected
The relations between India and the United States were considered quite b in the last few years. Cooperation between the two countries had increased in the fields of defense, trade, energy, and technology. However, the tariff issue has started impacting these relations.
Trump had repeatedly claimed that he played a role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan. However, India has always maintained that the issues between the two countries are bilateral and that there can be no role for a third country. This rhetoric also contributed to souring the relations.
The world's eyes are on PM Modi's China visit
Amidst the news of Trump cancelling his India visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a visit to China. There, he is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit is happening at a time when India-US relations are going through a period of tension.
