Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Expert: India is Collateral Damage in Trump and Putin's Game
A US-India expert, Dr. Aghi, thinks that even though things are a bit tense between the US and India right now, the relationship is still in good shape.
He says a deal almost happened, but India didn't close it while other countries offered better deals to the US.
Also, the expert believes that India didn't give credit to Trump for helping with a ceasefire.
He believes things will get better soon, maybe in a few months, and that India needs to buy less Russian oil and promise a big trade deal with the US.
Dr. Aghi believes that US-India relations are generally strong despite trade issues.
He suggests a trade deal was close but not finalized as other nations offered more lucrative terms.
India's lack of credit to Trump regarding a ceasefire with Pakistan also contributed to the issue.
Aghi anticipates a course correction in relations within 3-6 months.
He indicates that India needs to address its oil consumption and announce a large trade deal to improve relations.
- Who
- Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.
- What
- Dr. Mukesh Aghi discussed the current state and future prospects of US-India relations.
- When
- A day before the meeting in Alaska.
- Where
- United States and India.
- Why
- To provide insight into the challenges and opportunities in the US-India relationship.
US Perspective
India's Perspective
Trade Agreement
US Perspective
Expectations shifted; India did not meet them, potentially due to not offering lucrative trade deals.
India's Perspective
N/A
Pakistani Advantages
US Perspective
Pakistan opened up its market and offered investment opportunities.
India's Perspective
N/A
- Person
- Dr. Mukesh Aghi
- Position
- President & CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
- Event
- US-India Relations Discussion
- Countries
- US and India
- Timeline
- 3-6 months for a course correction
