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The recent rise in the USA’s protectionist and transactional policies is significantly influencing India-EU relations by prompting both entities to explore deeper cooperation as they seek to diversify their strategic alliances. As the U.S. adopts a more unilateral approach, characterized by a focus on “America First,” India and the EU are increasingly viewing each other as potential partners to enhance their global standing and safeguard their respective interests.
India’s interest in the EU is growing as it perceives the bloc as an alternative to its traditional reliance on the U.S. This shift is partly driven by concerns over the diminished reliability of U.S. support, which has led both India and the EU to prioritize their strategic autonomy. They are motivated to strengthen ties not only to counterbalance U.S. policies but also to foster economic and security partnerships that can withstand geopolitical uncertainties.
In this context, India and the EU are likely to engage more actively in discussions surrounding trade, technology, and climate change, areas where their interests align. This evolving dynamic may lead to a revitalization of their relationship, characterized by increased collaboration and a shared vision for a multipolar world order that reduces dependence on any single power, particularly the U.S.