India is doing quite well under President Trump, according to Dhruva Jaishankar, a well-known expert on India. He believes that Trump does not see India as a problem, but there could be some challenges ahead, especially with trade and immigration.
Jaishankar said, “India is in a good spot with Trump because he thinks India is not a major issue like some other countries.” He noted that Trump often wants allies to contribute more, and he doesn’t like giving foreign aid, which means India might not be directly affected by these demands.
However, there could be some bumps in the road. One concern is about trade. India currently has a large trade surplus with the U.S., which means it sells more to America than it buys. This trade difference could lead to negotiations that may be tough at first, but Jaishankar hopes they will reach an agreement soon.
Another challenge is immigration. While Trump is tough on undocumented workers, the rules around legal immigration could also become complicated. Jaishankar advises keeping an eye on these two issues in the coming months.
On the topic of China, Jaishankar explained that the Trump Administration has mixed views. The main viewpoint currently is that China is a big competitor to the U.S. Some believe America should compete more, while others think it should withdraw from certain regions. Some influential people even think the U.S. and China should return to a friendly economic relationship.
Jaishankar pointed out that despite the uncertainties, it seems like the new Trump administration is open to cooperation with global partners. The upcoming meeting of the Foreign Ministers from the Quad countries (India, the U.S., Japan, and Australia) is a positive sign that shows the U.S. wants to work together in a competitive world.
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