Trump's America first policy is good for India: EAM S Jaishankar

S Jaishankar during a discussion at Chatham House in London. The shift, largely driven by US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, is helping reshape global alliances.

“If I were to look at the big priorities of this president, many of them work for us,” Jaishankar stated. “He seems to be committed to keeping energy prices reasonably affordable and stable—we welcome that. He is putting a lot of emphasis on tech and on the use of tech as a game changer in global politics. That offers a lot of possibilities for us.”

Jaishankar noted that the US administration under Trump is actively moving towards multipolarity, a shift that aligns with India’s vision for the future. “We see a president and an administration moving towards multipolarity, and that is something which suits India.”

India and the US: A Relationship Built on Shared Interests

Unlike some nations that have had a complicated history with the US, India has maintained a steady and constructive relationship with Washington. Jaishankar explained that this has allowed both nations to focus on shared priorities. “We have never had any issues with American presidents, at least in recent times,” he said.

One of the key aspects of this relationship is the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising the US, India, Australia, and Japan. The grouping, which focuses on regional security and economic cooperation, is seen as a stabilising force in the Indo-Pacific. “Each Quad member is paying its fair share—there are no free riders involved,” Jaishankar noted,