While the U.S.-India trade deal may ease tensions, trust — the essential currency of any strategic partnership — is unlikely to be restored any time soon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/17/world/trumps-trade-truce-us-india-relationship/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #india #us #indiausrelations #tariffs #trade #oil #russia #sanctions