Trump’s U-Turn: Praises Pakistan, Punishes India with Tariffs, Fuels Strategic Worries

US President Donald Trump’s stunning U-turn in foreign policy—embracing Pakistan while distancing India—has sent shockwaves through South Asia’s strategic landscape. Once hailed as a key ally, India now faces punitive tariffs, stalled trade negotiations, and a visible cooling of diplomatic warmth. Meanwhile, Pakistan, long under scrutiny, appears to be regaining Washington’s favour with renewed dialogue and potential cooperation. From defence deals and energy ties to global positioning and Nobel buzz, Trump’s pivot has sparked serious concern in New Delhi. This realignment threatens to upend existing equations and could force India to recalibrate its strategic and economic approach in the region.#trump #pakistan #indiausrelations #southasia #foreignpolicy #nobelpeaceprize #tariffs #geopolitics #defencedeals #indopacific