India in 'TACO' Zone: Bremmer Says India Has Upper Hand Over US, Trump Chickens Out

• Political analyst Ian Bremmer states India has entered the 'TACO' zone, meaning 'Trump Always Chickens Out', indicating India's strategic independence.
• Bremmer suggests India's growing confidence stems from its understanding that the US, especially under Trump, yields to strong nations.
• India's robust economic growth (7-8% forecast) and strong private investment provide strategic freedom, reducing US leverage.
• The collapse of the India-US trade deal highlights India's refusal to concede to US demands despite tariffs.
• India is diversifying trade, nearing a Free Trade Agreement with the EU, further strengthening its strategic autonomy.

Why It Matters: India's economic strength and strategic independence give it the upper hand over the US, per Ian Bremmer.