#Trump’s Statement or Action India’s View Broader Implications
Claimed to stop a nuclear spillover ("six or seven planes came down") India rejects U.S. involvement, emphasizing commander-level talks Raises credibility concerns over the U.S. diplomacy role
Escalated tariffs to 50% India called them unfair; stresses strategic autonomy Strains trade relations and potentially the Quad alliance
Signed energy deal with Pakistan (oil development) India sees it as realignment at its expense May deepen India–Pakistan rift; shifts South Asian dynamics