Why anti-US sentiment is quietly growing in India

Economic strain from US-led conflict with Iran fuels quiet but growing anti-American sentiment across India, experts warn. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Why anti-US sentiment is quietly growing in India

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A quiet but perceptible shift in public sentiment is underway in India, as rising economic pain linked to the United States and Israel’s military campaign against Iran begins to sour the country’s long-standing perception of President Donald Trump and American foreign policy. While anti-Americanism has not yet erupted into mass protests, experts tracking public opinion say the resentment is real and has been building for months beneath the surface. The immediate trigger is the economic fallout from the US-Israel war with Iran, which has sent energy prices soaring and disrupted trade routes critical to India’s economy. As a major importer of oil, India has been hit hard by the instability in the Persian Gulf, with fuel costs rising sharply and inflation eating into household budgets. For many ordinary Indians, the connection between the conflict abroad and their own financial strain is becoming impossible to ignore, and Washington is increasingly seen as the architect of their hardship. Yet analysts caution that the current wave of dissatisfaction did not emerge overnight. For years, India has navigated a complex relationship with the United States, balancing strategic partnerships with a deep tradition of non-alignment. But recent American policies, including tariffs, immigration restrictions, and what many Indians perceive as a dismissive attitude toward New Delhi’s interests, have gradually eroded goodwill. The war with Iran, experts say, has simply crystallized these grievances into a sharper, more emotional reaction. Public sentiment toward President Trump, once buoyed by his personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has also cooled noticeably. Social media and local news outlets are increasingly carrying critical commentary, with many Indians accusing the Trump administration of recklessness that endangers regional stability. The perception that American actions are driving up the cost of everyday goods—from cooking gas to transportation—has turned abstract geopolitical debates into a kitchen-table issue for millions. What makes this trend particularly significant is its quiet nature. Unlike the overt anti-Americanism seen in other parts of the...

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