Trump Tariff Policy: Trump Ruined India-US Ties for 'Pocket Change from Pakistan': Former US Envoy Rahm Emanuel

Former U. S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, has launched a scathing attack on former President Donald Trump, alleging that Trump sabotaged America's 40-year strategic relationship with India. Emanuel claimed Trump acted out of 'ego and pocket change from Pakistan,' leading to a significant diplomatic and strategic blunder that has inadvertently benefited China.

Allegations of Ruined Relations

Emanuel, a top Democratic leader, described Trump as arrogant, asserting that. His actions have dismantled the strong strategic partnership between the U. S. and India. He emphasized that this wasn't merely a diplomatic oversight but a strategic misstep that China has capitalized on, severely impacting the U. S. 's standing in the region. This criticism comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Trump's tariff policies against India, which have drawn opposition from numerous American lawmakers.

Trump's Favoritism Towards Pakistan Questioned

Raising questions about Trump's friendly disposition towards Pakistan, Emanuel suggested a financial motive. He alleged that Trump's son was receiving money from Pakistan, which influenced Trump's stance. Emanuel, a former aide to President Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor, previously remarked that Trump 'blew it' because Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wouldn't credit Trump for a ceasefire with Pakistan, thus denying him a Nobel Peace Prize.

Decades of Progress Undone

In a recent interview, Emanuel highlighted India's potential as a crucial counterweight to China in manufacturing, technology, and military affairs for the U. S. He lamented that successive American administrations had diligently built strong ties with India over four decades, only for Trump to 'squander' all that hard work. Emanuel's remarks have intensified political debate in the U. S. , even as Trump's recent statements have occasionally lauded India and PM Modi as 'great friends' and 'great leaders.