Trump 2.0: India-US Relations Hit Rock Bottom, China Gains, Trust Erodes

• Trump's second term plunged India-US relations to a post-Cold War low, despite initial Indian support for his 2024 victory.
• Actions like undermining Operation Sindoor, violating Kashmir red lines, aligning with Pakistan, and imposing 50% tariffs severely damaged ties.
• Pakistan, unlike India, adapted to Trump's personal enrichment focus, securing deals and gaining influence.
• Trump abandoned Quad, formed a 'G-2' with China, and emboldened Beijing by accepting its Taiwan stance and easing AI chip sales.
• The long-standing principle of mutual benefit in India-US relations has ended, eroding decades of trust and leaving India without a key partner against China.

Why It Matters: Trump 2.0 fundamentally reshaped India-US ties, replacing mutual benefit with friction, benefiting Pakistan and China.