OPINION | Trump, Modi, India and Neighbours!

In euphoria over the historic comeback of Donald Trump as 47th President of the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after posting his congratulatory tweet to "my dear friend", telephoned to greet him on his victory. During the conversation, Donald Trump, according to sources, repeatedly described India as a "magnificent country" and Modi as "a magnificent leader whom much of the world loves". Trump described the conversation as among the first he had with a head of government after his victory. The question is:  what will be the implications on India and her neighbours after a regime change in the White House? Will the Modi-Trump personal chemistry work towards strengthening bilateral relations? Trump is known as a hard bargainer and a sharp businessman. Will it affect India-US trade ties? Trump is a hawk on the issue of immigrant policies. Will it make U.S. visa rules tougher?

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