Amid escalating trade tensions, India’s lobbyist Jason Miller actively met US President Donald Trump in Washington.Miller, representing New Delhi, posted cheerful photos with Trump on X, highlighting his admiration for the President.Although he shared the meeting online, Miller deliberately avoided mentioning its core purpose or specific policy discussions.The visit came as India confronted punitive tariffs, which Trump recently doubled on a wide range of imports.
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India Embassy Contracts Miller for Strategic Counsel
The Indian Embassy formally hired Miller’s firm, SHW Partners LLC, in April for $1.8 million annually.The year-long agreement, signed on May 21, assigned him to provide counsel, planning, and diplomatic advocacy.Miller had previously served as an informal liaison, briefing Trump and Congress about India’s counter-terrorism strategies.New Delhi trusts Miller’s political insights, especially his reported ability to anticipate and influence Trump’s decision-making process.Officials expect his efforts to enhance India’s diplomatic position, particularly as tariff-related tensions threaten bilateral trade growth.
Despite tariff escalation, Trump reassured that US-India ties remain “special” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He emphasized his lasting friendship with Modi, though he expressed dissatisfaction with India’s present trade decisions.In response, Modi warmly reciprocated, appreciating Trump’s remarks and affirming India-US relations as globally strategic and forward-looking.Both leaders sought to underline shared friendship, signaling attempts to manage disagreements while protecting long-term diplomatic cooperation.
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