Nikki Haley’s rebuke over Trump’s mistake- ‘Target China, friend-like behavior with India …’

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley has given a clear warning that the US-India relations are on the verge of breaking up. He said that if America wants to rein in China’s growing ambitions, then it will have to give priority to relations with India.

In an article published in Newsweek on Wednesday (20 August 2025), Haley wrote that America should not ignore the most important thing that our target is China. America must have a friend as India to face him.

My latest w/ my @HudsonInstitute colleague @bill_drexel for @Newsweek.

To Counter China, Rebuild U.S. – India Relationship, more here: https://t.co/jI29UNZvNX pic.twitter.com/yHufs1LgxH

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) August 20, 2025

Controversy over tariffs and dandruff
Haley’s statement comes at a time when there has been an increased tension between America and India over trade disputes and Russian oil imports. President Donald Trump has imposed 25% mutual fee and 25% additional tariffs on India, which will be applicable from August 27. Haley admitted that Russia is getting financial help for Ukraine War due to India buying oil, but at the same time he warned that it would be a strategic mistake to treat India like an enemy.

India’s important role in stopping China
Haley said that India is the only country to combat China’s dominance in Asia. India has the ability to manufacture on a scale like China, which can help America to meet the demand for its supply chain through India instead of China. India’s strong defense relations with countries like America and Israel make it important for the safety of the world. Haley believes that India will weaken China’s ambitions in the coming time.

Trump-Modi conversation appeal
Haley suggested that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi He should talk directly so that misunderstandings arising between the two countries can be removed. He said that if this does not happen, China will take advantage of this rift. Haley referred to her article in 1982 from Indira Gandhi’s words of US President Ronald Reagan. He wrote that America and India can sometimes adopt different routes, but their destination should remain the same. Haley reiterated that America needs to keep friendship with India to face China’s challenge.

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