India-US Strengthen Trade and Defense Relations Amid Eased Tensions

India and the US have strengthened their trade and defense ties despite earlier tensions over tariffs and political disagreements. India's defense imports have increasingly shifted towards the US, especially in high-tech sectors, while diplomatic efforts, including a key visit by India's national security adviser Ajit Doval, helped ease frictions. High-level engagements and bipartisan US support culminated in a trade deal reducing tariffs and expanding cooperation, reflecting a strategic partnership amid complex geopolitical dynamics.