Geopolitics expert Einar Tangen criticized the US for imposing hefty tariffs on India, arguing that this move aims to diminish India’s global influence and leadership, particularly in the non-aligned movement. As Prime Minister Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Tangen suggested that the bilateral discussions signal India’s potential to resist US pressure and foster cooperation with China, promoting peace and stability following past border tensions. He emphasized that India’s strategic importance in the global market makes it unwise for the US to belittle the nation, as it could lead to stronger ties among countries resisting Washington’s “colonial games.”