Host Gaurav Sawant led a panel to assess the US election results. Alexander Slater said, "It's hard to really capture the way in which the political landscape in the United States changed last night." Experts discussed how Democratic control might impact Donald Trump, rising fuel prices, and future India-US trade ties.
On India First, host Gaurav Sawant leads a panel featuring former Managing Director of the US-India Business Council Alexander Slater, Ambassador Veena Sikri, and Sandip Unnithan to assess the fallout of the US election results. Alexander Slater remarks, 'It's hard to really capture the way in which the political landscape in the United States changed last night,' observing that Democratic control of both chambers will empower congressional investigations into Donald Trump's administration and business interests. The discussion analyses how rising gas and diesel prices tied to the conflict in Iran drove voter backlash across the country. Ambassador Sikri highlights how domestic inflation and foreign policy missteps will compel the Republican Party to recalibrate ahead of 2028, warning against further escalations in West Asia. Sandip Unnithan compares Donald Trump's geopolitical predicament to historical precedents, while the panel also explores potential shifts in bilateral trade relations with India.