The back story of the highly anticipated India-US trade deal reveals a high-stakes diplomatic standoff where India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, took a firm stand against “bullying” during a secret meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Following months of tension fueled by Donald Trump’s “Dead Economy” remarks and 50% tariffs triggered by the “Operation Sindoor” controversy, Doval reportedly made it clear that while India values the US as a permanent strategic partner for its 2047 goals, it was willing to wait out the Trump administration’s term rather than succumb to pressure. This strategic push led to a significant de-escalation, starting with a birthday call to PM Modi in September 2025 and culminating in the surprise February 2nd trade deal announcement. This video explores the internal maneuvers of New Delhi, the impact of the SCO summit optics, and why even top officials were caught off guard by the sudden resolution between the two global powers.
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