At the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit in Washington, Ro Khanna argues that Donald Trump’s foreign and trade policies have driven India-US relations to their weakest point in nearly three decades.

Khanna stresses that a large share of AI researchers are of Chinese origin with foreign degrees, urging the US to recruit global talent rather than shut doors.

He references a trip to China where an Indian ambassador allegedly said trust with the United States had eroded due to Trump-era actions, including Iran tensions and other policy moves.

The summary of the event includes an attribution line noting inputs from PTI and other agencies.

The report frequently cites agency inputs, indicating a broad, sourced briefing.

US-India trade growth is highlighted, with bilateral goods trade estimated at $149.4 billion in 2025 and a target of $500 billion by 2030.

Khanna conveys confidence that the Democratic Party will perform well in upcoming elections and emphasizes rebuilding international partnerships to restore US leadership.

gora argues Modi-Trump friendship reflects mutual respect and reinforces the broader US-India relationship beyond headlines.

Speeches at the summit call for sovereignty through innovation and active participation in the global tech ecosystem rather than attempting to hoard tech stacks in isolation.

Ambassador Sergio Gor says India-US trade talks are in their final stages and a Trump visit to India is anticipated; negotiations for a wide-ranging deal are near completion.

Gor also asserts that a major trade deal is in the final stage and that ties will stay strong as India grows its global influence.

Analyst notes India as a crucial ally for American technological leadership, highlighting its engineering talent and expanding tech sector.