The 50% tariffs imposed by US President donald trump on india cannot be seen as mere economic policy decisions. There are strong opinions that his personal desires, ego, and international political interests are behind those actions. These decisions taken during Trump's tenure have taken India-US relations to a critical stage. One of the main reasons behind these tariffs is clearly Trump's 'Target Nobel' ambition. In the past, when tensions between india and pakistan were high, trump boasted that 'Operation Sindhoor' was interrupted because of him. But indian Prime minister Narendra Modi made it clear in parliament that "this happened without the involvement of a third country." Analysts say that this statement has deeply disappointed trump and hurt his ego. It is believed that he did not like India's certainty, which is one of the reasons for his anger.

According to Michael Kugleman, a South Asia expert at the Wilson Center in Washington, trump only likes his allies to bow down. However, he did not find it easy for india to act independently and firmly. This, he believes, has led to anger and division. Another important reason behind Trump's tariffs is that india is demonstrating its independent stance. There is also information that the trump family has tried to strengthen relations with Pakistan. The trump family is said to be actively involved in the cryptocurrency business with the help of Pakistan. Moreover, trump has encouraged American companies to go to pakistan for oil exploration. The Pakistani government has also mentioned trump as a candidate for the Nobel Prize, which has further increased Trump's hopes.
However, there is no clear evidence so far that pakistan has oil reserves. international companies like Italy's ENI, Shell, and Total Energies have failed in oil exploration there. The American company Exxon Mobil also drilled in Kekra-1 and returned with disappointment. Amid these developments, pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir will soon visit the United States. During this visit, he will participate in the retirement ceremony of US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Michael Kurilla. It is noteworthy that the same commander has praised pakistan for its efforts in the fight against terrorism in the past. Overall, it is clear that Trump's decisions are not just about trade, but his personal agenda and an attempt to strengthen his position in international politics. It remains to be seen how india will face such challenges while maintaining its dignity and independent stance.
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Sowmiya Sriram

07/08/2025 09:40 PM