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Trumpling on good times: 2025, the year that was close to annus horribilis for India-US ties

India-US ties faced a difficult year in 2025. Political goodwill was low; high tariffs impacted trade. People-to-people connections were strained. Defence cooperation continued, and Big Tech invested heavily in India. However, delivery delays and stalled negotiations created challenges. As of now, India maintains its domestic compulsions and red lines.