Indian-American lawmaker Suhas Subramanyam has criticised former US President Donald Trump for damaging India–US relations. Speaking in an interview, he said worsening ties are hurting both countries’ economic and strategic interests at a critical global moment.

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• Suhas Subramanyam says Trump harmed strong India–US partnership
•  Relationship had improved during Trump’s first term with Narendra Modi
•  Current downturn linked to personal and policy differences
•  Weak ties hurting economic and strategic interests of both nations
• India seen as key US partner in Asia and Indo-Pacific
• Strained ties reduce US influence in regional policymaking
•  Tariffs cited as major blow to bilateral economic relations
•  India called a natural ally amid efforts to counter China
•  Supply-chain shifts from China seen as India opportunity
•  Congress expected to repair damage caused under Donald Trump