US Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove has raised alarms over the deteriorating US-India strategic partnership, attributing the decline to President Donald Trump’s coercive trade policies, particularly escalating tariffs and changes to visa fees. During a congressional hearing, Kamlager-Dove criticized Trump’s approach for pushing India closer to Russia, undermining decades of cooperation and potentially inciting broader regional instability. She highlighted that the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods and new fees on H-1B visas are eroding trust and goodwill, jeopardizing collaboration in defense and technology sectors. Kamlager-Dove warned that unless there is a recalibration of policies to foster goodwill, the partnership may suffer lasting damage, affecting shared strategic interests and regional balance, especially in the face of an assertive China. Her remarks underscore the urgent need for a strategic reassessment to preserve the historically strong ties between the US and India, which are critical for ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.