He likes India but likes tariffs more
Even before Trump took his second oath of office, a few things were clear to New Delhi in its initial interactions. One, this was Trump unalloyed, no longer moderated by inexperience and a Beltway staff as he was in his first term. Two, India should not expect leeway because of strategic relations.
Trump largely sees allies and partners as freeloaders, he would have to be won over on additional grounds. Three, India’s two biggest negatives for the US president were its protectionism and its illegal migrants.
Like most world leaders, Modi agreed to Trump’s invitation for an early summit with some wariness.
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