Trump vs Biden: India Policy Comparison You Must Know
When it comes to India-US relations, both Donald Trump and Joe Biden made significant moves — but in very different styles. Here's a clear comparison of how each handled trade, defense, immigration, climate, and strategic issues with India.
This post is for readers in India, USA, UK, and Japan.
India Policy Comparison
Overall Tone:
Trump: Transactional, "America First", tough on trade and visas
Biden: Cooperative, softer diplomacy
Trade Relations:
Trump: Called India "tariff king", ended GSP benefits
Biden: Open to trade talks, but no deal yet
Military & Strategic Ties:
Trump: Revived QUAD, strong arms sales
Biden: Continued QUAD growth, deeper Indo-Pacific focus
Immigration (H-1B, Green Card):
Trump: Tougher H-1B norms, travel bans
Biden: Relaxed restrictions, more green cards
Iran Oil & Russia Defense:
Trump: Pressured India on Iranian oil, threatened CAATSA sanctions for S-400
Biden: Maintains pressure but with more flexibility, no sanctions imposed yet
Climate & COVID Diplomacy:
Trump: Exited Paris Agreement, criticized India
Biden: Rejoined Paris, helped during India’s Covid wave
Summary:
Trump: Strong on defense, tough on trade and immigration
Biden: Strategic partner approach, better on H-1B, climate, and Covid aid
Verdict:
India-US ties remained strong under both, but the tone and priorities differed.
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