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Democratic lawmakers are sharply criticizing the Trump administration's approach to India. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove called the policy "reckless" and warned it was sacrificing a vital strategic partnership. Her comments come just as Trump announced the resumption of trade negotiations with India. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the talks would unlock the "limitless potential" of the US-India relationship.

Key Points: Democrats Slam Trump Reckless India Policy as Trade Talks Resume

  • Dove sounds alarm on deterioration of US-India strategic partnership under Trump
  • Accuses Trump of reckless foreign policy unraveling decades of progress
  • Blames Republican complicity for failing to defend US-India relationship
  • Senator Shaheen says years of efforts with India undone in months
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Democratic lawmakers slam Trump's India policy as trade talks resume

Democrats condemn Trump's "reckless" India policy, warning it unravels decades of progress as trade negotiations with New Delhi restart this week.

"This partnership is too important to be sacrificed by Trump’s ego and Republican complicity - Sydney Kamlager-Dove"

Washington, September 10

Sydney Kamlager-Dove, the Ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, has criticised the Trump administration's policy towards India, calling it "reckless".

Speaking on the floor of the House on Wednesday (US time), Dove said she is sounding "the alarm about the deterioration of our strategic partnership with India at the hands of Donald Trump".

She accused the US President of a "reckless foreign policy style" that has "unravelled decades of progress" with India in "mere months".

"This partnership is too important to be sacrificed by Trump's ego and Republican complicity. Trump must reverse course, make a deal and fix the damage that he has caused. He needs to get his act together on behalf of this country and our relationship with India," she added.

She also blamed Republicans for "refusing to bat for the US-India relationship when it really matters".

Her statement comes a day after Trump announced that his administration has resumed trade negotiations with India.

"I am pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations," he posted on Truth Social on Tuesday.

Trump also described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very good friend" and said he looks forward to speaking with him "in the upcoming weeks".

Reacting to Trump's remarks, PM Modi posted on X, affirming the strength of the India-US relationship and expressing confidence in the outcome of the ongoing trade dialogue.

"India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership," PM Modi wrote on X.

After weeks of relative silence, several Democratic members of Congress are now speaking out in support of stronger US-India ties.

On Tuesday, US Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jeanne Shaheen, also blamed the Trump administration for its India policy, calling the recent escalation of tensions between the two countries "unfortunate".

In her remarks at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington-based think tank, Shaheen said that years of efforts to build a relationship with India have been "undone" in the last few months.

"It's unfortunate, in my mind, that after years of trying to build this relationship with India and with Prime Minister Modi, that it's been undone in just months," she added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in international trade, I appreciate that Democrats are highlighting how important the India-US partnership is. This relationship affects millions of jobs in both countries.
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Ananya R
PM Modi is handling this diplomatically. India should focus on our national interests first. Trade deals should be fair for both sides, not one-sided.
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Michael C
While I agree that the relationship is important, I wish our Indian friends would understand that trade negotiations require compromise from both sides. The tariffs need to be addressed.
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Karthik V
India-US partnership is bigger than any one administration. Our IT sector, defense cooperation, and student exchanges will continue to strengthen ties regardless of political changes.
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Priya S
Hope both countries find middle ground. Indian products need access to US markets, and American companies benefit from our skilled workforce. It's a win-win if handled properly.

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