Trump 2.0 offers litmus test for India-US naval ties

ilateral ties between India and the United States (US) are currently under considerable stress over the harsh and punitive trade tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration on India, and the sharp fee hike related to H-1B visas has intensified the discord. However, despite the trade-related estrangement, one strand of the bilateral relationship remains on track, specifically the progressive cooperation between the two nations in the maritime or naval domains. Whether this will also be “trumped” by the White House remains moot at this stage, but a brief review is instructive. Recent developments in India-US naval cooperation include the April 2025