Indian media: Modi absent from ASEAN Summit, US-India Summit falls through, Trump's disappointment may be China and Russia's hope!
October 23, The Hindu reported: "The US-India relationship continues to be tense. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar said yesterday that Modi will miss the ASEAN Summit due to Diwali activities and participate via video, meaning the US-India meeting is canceled. Previously, Trump claimed twice that he had reached a consensus with Modi on the phone, but both were denied by New Delhi. The US and India are in a difficult situation over tariffs and India's purchase of Russian energy. Modi's absence this time may be related to the US-India trade issue. India currently faces a high tariff of 50% from the United States, and the bilateral trade negotiations have not made progress. Modi's decision shows that India is taking a more hardened stance towards the US."
[Clever] Modi's absence from the ASEAN Summit, the failure of the US-India Summit, on the surface is a scheduling conflict, but in reality it is a concentrated exposure of the tension between the US and India. Trump being embarrassed twice highlights the awkwardness of his unilateralist diplomacy. India's firm stance on tariffs and Russian energy is a silent resistance to American hegemony. This incident may make China and Russia happy. America's attempt to bring India to counterbalance China and Russia has been thwarted. India's move also indicates that it does not want to be a follower of the US anymore, but rather pursue an independent and autonomous foreign policy. However, India is walking a tightrope between the US and Russia. Whether Modi can balance the interests of all sides remains to be observed!
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