India-U.S. Ties: Why Trump’s Mixed Signals Won’t Derail Long-Term Friendship

In an exclusive conversation with India Today and Business Today, Børge Brende, CEO and President, World Economic Forum highlighted that while mixed signals may emerge from the Trump administration—friendly remarks from President Trump alongside disparaging comments from his team—these are temporary “hiccups” rather than a fundamental shift. He stressed the historic perspective of decades of growing cooperation, underscoring common strategic and economic interests that bind the two nations. With Indian talent deeply integrated into top U.S. companies and the diaspora’s vital role in America’s economy, bilateral ties have a strong foundation. Despite recent tensions, general public affinity between the two countries remains high. The warm exchanges between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump suggest normalcy will likely return with further breakthroughs ahead. Listen in