Trump vs Putin, Modi & Xi: Putin Defends India, Declares “Colonial Era Is Over” | Tariff War
In a Mojo Story interview moderated by senior journalist Ms. Barkha Dutt, a panel of global policy experts analyzed the growing strain between India and the United States under former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The panel included Amb Manjeev Puri (Former Diplomat), Happymon Jacob (Editor, India’s World Magazine), Chris Blackburn (Foreign Affairs Analyst), and Chris Whalen (Chairman, Whalen Global Advisors).
They discussed how Trump’s protectionist tariffs and unpredictable diplomacy have shaken traditional ties, pushing India to carefully balance relations with multiple powers. Amb Manjeev Puri noted that India may have “overestimated” its importance in Trump’s calculations and stressed that India should return to its long-held stance of strategic autonomy and multi-alignment.
Chris Whalen explained that Trump’s push for reciprocity in trade aims to move the world away from dollar dependence, while Chris Blackburn warned that Trump’s erratic style could damage long-term US-India ties. Happymon Jacob emphasized that India must act clinically, not emotionally, and prioritize its core interests, especially the Indo-Pacific region, while being mindful that China remains a primary challenge despite temporary warmth.
Ms. Dutt summed up that the world is entering a period of extreme volatility, and India must walk a fine line—building strong ties with the US while maintaining independence and hedging its bets globally.
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