New York, Jan 3: Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said President Donald Trump has “completely messed up” the India-US relationship, warning that deteriorating ties between the world’s two largest democracies are hurting both countries’ economic and strategic interests.“In the end, the Trump administration has completely messed up the US-India relationship,” Subramanyam said, pointing to a sharp reversal from Trump’s first term. “This was an administration which, in its first term, President Trump actually strengthened the relationship with Prime Minister Modi,” he said.
Subramanyam said the current downturn appears driven by personal and policy differences.
“Now, because it seems personal issues with Prime Minister Modi, he is now ruining this economic relationship that has been so strong for so many years,” Subramanyam said. “It’s hurting both countries.”
The congressman warned that weakening ties with India would undermine US influence in Asia.
“I think certainly going to continue to hurt our ability and influence in shaping policy in Asia,” he said, describing India as one of Washington’s most important long-term partners.