This article reviews the evolution of diplomatic, strategic, and economic relations of India and the USA before examining the current complex equation between them. Although trade relations, joint military exercises, and defence ties continue to grow, President Trump's transactional, erratic, and egotistical style of governance and foreign policy has revived the old distrust and pessimism in India where the USA is seen again as a cynical, deceptive, and unreliable counterpart. India is therefore keen to maintain its neutrality on all issues in which it is not directly involved by relying on multi-alignment and seeking other partners and suppliers of essential resources and commodities while protecting its vital interests in its dealings with Washington.
