US won’t let India become rival like China, Trump official says

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergMarch 5, 2026 at 07:18 PM

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A US official stated that the United States will not repeat past economic strategies with India that inadvertently fostered China's rise as a major competitor. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made the statement at the Raisina Dialogue in India, signaling caution in ongoing trade deal negotiations. While the US aims to collaborate with India to unlock its potential, it intends to avoid providing the same economic advantages it previously extended to China. Landau also offered US assistance in addressing India's energy challenges amidst Middle East supply disruptions. The statement comes as India navigates a complex geopolitical landscape while finalizing a trade deal with the US, which recently reduced tariffs on some Indian goods.

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Middle East 40% Raisina Dialogue 50% Donald Trump 60% China ×380% Christopher Landau ×390% India ×790% United States ×690%

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us-india relations 90% trade deal 80% economic advantages 70% china 70% geoeconomics 60% geopolitics 60% energy challenges 50% tariffs 50% supply disruptions 40%

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