US Signals India is Top Partner, Tariffs Show Pakistan-Bangladesh Are 'Plan B'

• The US reduced India's tariff from 50% to 18%, while Bangladesh's 20% tariff was cut by only 1% to 19%.
• This tariff disparity highlights India's priority status for the US due to its economic and strategic interests.
• Experts and the public in Pakistan criticized the US, questioning the benefits of flattering the US when India secured a superior deal.
• The US views India as a long-term strategic partner and a pivot for its Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China.
• India's large market, stable economy, and role as a Quad partner make it crucial for US interests, unlike Pakistan and Bangladesh.