In this episode of Washington Central, Saurabh Shukla breaks down the inside story of the India–US trade reset and explains how New Delhi and Washington pulled back from a diplomatic freeze to strike a strategic deal.

President Donald Trump’s decision to cut tariffs on India from 50% to 18% marked a turning point in a relationship that had hit turbulence after Operation Sindoor, mediation claims, and public diplomacy missteps. So what really went wrong between India and the US—and how was the reset finally achieved?

Drawing from firsthand reporting inside the White House and Washington’s power corridors, Saurabh Shukla explains:

• The Modi–Trump chemistry and tough negotiations

• How Operation Sindoor became a flashpoint

• Why backchannel diplomacy mattered

• The role of the Indian diaspora and US lobby groups

• Why this deal goes far beyond trade

• What comes next for defence, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation

This is not just a trade agreement—it’s a strategic reset that could define India–US ties heading into 2026.

📌 Watch till the end to understand why this deal could reshape the future of the partnership.

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