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Originally published by Capital Newstop
December 12, 2025
23h ago
Trump Tariffs Spark Fears in Washington of ‘Losing India’ as a Strategic Partner
Trump’s second term has disrupted that trajectory. His administration has re-politicised the relationship by imposing aggressive tariffs and framing India repeatedly as a trade offender. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
A growing debate in Washington suggests President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven economic strategy risks damaging the United States' long-term strategic partnership with India. This shift is reportedly eroding trust built over 25 years of incremental, bipartisan progress.
- Trump’s administration introduced an additional 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian imports in August 2025, with duties on some products reaching nearly 50%.
- The US was India’s largest export market in 2024, receiving goods worth almost USD 90 billion.
- Democratic Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove warned that Trump's confrontational approach risked inflicting “long-term damage” on the partnership.
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