US Tariffs, Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Fuel India's Growing Distrust

Anti-US sentiment is reportedly on the rise in India, driven by increasing trade tensions and growing anti-immigrant sentiment targeting Indian Americans. Recent US tariffs on Indian exports, especially textiles, linked to India's continued procurement of Russian oil, have created significant economic friction. Furthermore, a notable surge in racism and xenophobia against Indian Americans in the United States, particularly concerning H-1B visas, is causing widespread concern and prompting some diaspora members to consider leaving the US. Diplomatic spats, including US pressure on India's foreign policy decisions and allegations of Indian involvement in an assassination plot, further strain the relationship. These factors are contributing to a quiet, yet discernible, shift in Indian public opinion, challenging the perception of a uniformly strong strategic partnership.