Rubio’s India Visit: Can Trump and Modi Reset Ties Amid Trade and Iran War Tensions?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India comes at a critical moment in India-US relations. With trade deal negotiations, tariff disputes, energy security and the Iran war shaping Washington’s priorities, can this visit help bridge the growing differences between New Delhi and the Trump administration? The discussion examines what Rubio’s visit could mean for the India-US trade deal, cooperation on Russian oil and energy security, and the future of the Quad. It also explores why India’s relationship with Donald Trump has faced challenges, how Pakistan has strengthened its position in Washington, and why access to the US administration’s inner circle matters. With the 2026 US midterm elections approaching and America reassessing its military and strategic priorities, what are the key outcomes India should seek from Rubio’s visit? Can New Delhi restore momentum in the partnership while safeguarding its interests amid tensions with China and Pakistan? 0:00 Ad 0:50 Guest Introduction 1:47 What brings Marco Rubio to India? 4:31 Why has he skipped New Delhi ? Role of Sergio Gor 6:43 How close is the US-India Trade Deal ? 8:55 Trump’s Position on Russian Oil and Putin 12:57 Will Trump escalate the ongoing war in Iran ? 15:35 US Pakistan equation and its impact. 19:00 India’s misreading of Trump 2.0 and steps that India missed 23:52 Impact of the Mid Term Elections in the US ? 28:22 Strategic Weight of India- US relationship today amid global churning 33:23 Top three expectations from Rubio’s visit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://tinyurl.com/4ymm9wh5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://tinyurl.com/4ymm9wh5 » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook:   / theprintindia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / theprintindia   » Follow us on Instagram:   / theprintindia   » Find us on LinkedIn :   / theprint   » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8