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Pratap Chakravarty

India eyes new trade and defence opportunities with Trump’s return

US President Donald Trump hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston in 2019. AP - Evan Vucci

India is seeking to deepen its partnership with the US under president-elect Donald Trump’s renewed leadership, anticipating shifts in trade, defence and technology. But while New Delhi sees Trump’s return as an opportunity to reshape supply chains and strengthen India’s global influence, analysts are wary of potential discord over tariffs and immigration policy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who referred to Trump as “my friend” following the election, expressed confidence in advancing US-India relations.

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