Prominent Sikh-American leader Jasdeep Singh Jassie has sounded the alarm on Indo-American relations, calling them the weakest in 20 years amid President Trump’s second term. As founder of Sikhs of America and Sikhs for Trump, his critique comes against a backdrop of trade frictions and diplomatic efforts.
Recent talks had hinted at progress, yet Jassie sees peril. ‘This vital relationship is severely strained—lower than anything in nearly two decades,’ he warned in a recent interview.
Jassie reserved high praise for Trump’s domestic agenda, however. ‘His first year sets records; he’s outdone decades of prior presidents in one go.’ Border security triumphs include eliminating illegal crossings entirely, a feat post-Biden chaos.
Urban crime waves are receding thanks to National Guard interventions, with Baltimore exemplifying sharp declines. Economically, the trade deficit shrank 35%—unprecedented—while 680,000 jobs emerged, inflation cooled, and holiday gas prices tanked.
Grocery costs hit lows not seen in years, bolstered by tariff revenues funding $2,000 checks for modest earners. Indian-Americans, from immigrants to native-born offspring, share in this bounty as the economy surges.
The dichotomy is striking: US internal victories contrast sharply with faltering India ties. Jassie’s outlook urges attention to mending this key alliance before rifts widen further.