As U.S. President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, the opportunity for a substantial U.S.-India trade deal has never been more promising. This time around, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump should seize the moment to strike a meaningful bilateral agreement.
Contrary to the conventional wisdom in Washington and New Delhi that predicts a potential downturn in the U.S.-India trade relationship during Trump’s second term, the reality is that the two countries have a significant opportunity to expand trade. Furthermore, a realistic path forward exists for achieving this goal.
While U.S.-India economic ties have steadily grown throughout the 21st century, this cooperation has fallen short compared to the extraordinary advances in other dimensions of the bilateral relationship. A well-crafted trade agreement could unlock the untapped potential of this economic partnership and deepen the broader strategic relationship between the two nations.
Discussion Prompt:
What are the key challenges and opportunities in forging a U.S.-India trade deal during President Trump’s second term? How might such an agreement impact the Indo-Pacific economic landscape?
For further context, you can reference the article here: Foreign Policy – U.S.-India Trade Deal
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/21/us-india-trade-deal-trump-modi-economy-indo-pacific/
