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Trump's social media post admitting the US has "lost India to China" reflects growing recognition of India's global stature. West Asia strategist Waiel Awwad notes this shows India is no longer seen as a small country but an emerging power. The comments suggest Trump's aggressive trade policies backfired after three decades of improving relations. Both nations now need damage control to restore their crucial strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Points: Trump Admits India Not Small Country After Losing to China

  • Trump's tariffs backfired damaging three decades of US-India progress
  • India plays major role in Asia-Pacific security through Quad alliance
  • Both nations need each other for trade and strategic security arrangements
  • Trump's post shows regret over losing India to China's influence
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Trump's remark shows 'India not a small country, emerging power, force to reckon with': West Asia Strategist Awwad

West Asia strategist analyzes Trump's regret over losing India to China, calling it recognition of India's emerging global power status and strategic importance.

"India is not a small country, is an emerging power, and is a force to reckon with - Waiel Awwad"

New Delhi, September 6

Following US President Donald Trump's post claiming that the US has "lost Russia and India to deepest, darkest China", West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad noted the remark as an acknowledgement that reflects India's growing global stature as a significant power and strategic player.

Reacting to Trump's post on Truth Social, Awwad on Friday noted the tone of regret, pointing out that the India-US relationship had seen significant gains over the last three decades.

"I think India's position has been indicated by his statement that India is not a small country, is an emerging power, and is a force to reckon with. The US cannot afford to lose India. I think it was a very clear statement from him, and they should do the damage control to revive the relations and bring them back to the normal track because India has spent a lot of time, and even the US in the last three decades has been trying to improve and normalise the relations," he stated.

Awwad stated that Trump's abrupt imposition of tariffs and aggressive trade policies during his term may have damaged that progress, while adding that the remarks may also be interpreted as an indirect call for course correction.

Awwad further noted India's central role in the regional geopolitics, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, emphasising that both nations cannot "afford to lose each other".

"Suddenly, Trump declared so many tariffs on India and is trying to bully India. It has backfired on him, and its admission is a clear indication that he has taken a wrong step... Neither nation can afford to lose the other; both are strategic partners. They need each other for trade and security arrangements. I think India is playing a major role in the Asia-Pacific, especially with the Quad... India is balancing its act and has taken an equidistant position among the stakeholders," he added.

A few days after India, Russia and China stood together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Tianjin, Trump posted a comment on his social media platform Truth Social, stating that the US has "lost Russia and India to deepest, darkest China".

"Looks like we've lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!" he wrote.

Trump wrote this with an old picture of three leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, together.

- ANI

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Priya S
India should maintain its independent foreign policy. We can't be anyone's puppet nation. The multipolar world order is here and India is rightfully taking its place at the high table.
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Michael C
As someone working in India-US trade, Trump's tariffs really hurt both economies. Hope both countries realize mutual cooperation benefits everyone more than protectionist policies.
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Ananya R
"Deepest, darkest China" - what kind of language is this? Shows the colonial mindset still exists. India engages with all countries on equal terms, not as someone's possession to be "lost" or "gained".
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate the recognition of India's importance, we must be careful not to swing too far in any direction. Balancing relations with US, Russia and China serves our national interest best.
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Jessica F
Working in Delhi with American MNC, I see how crucial this partnership is. The tech collaboration, defense deals, and people-to-people connections are too valuable to be damaged by political rhetoric.
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Vikram M
Trump's statement actually shows immaturity in international diplomacy. Countries aren't properties to be owned or lost. India's foreign policy is about national interest, not aligning with any bloc completely.

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