The decision by US to unilaterally reduce tariffs on Indian goods from 50% (25%+25%) to just 18% (better than most nations) and simultaneously announce a Trade Deal with India, is a strategic, unambiguous victory of PM Modi’s policies. It is a signal that India is no longer viewed through the prism of pressure or compliance, but through the lens of partnership, respect, and strategic indispensability. India today sits at the