Trump's Midterm Setback and India's Washington Dilemma

Donald Trump’s midterm setback has changed the political equation in Washington. But how much can a Democratic Congress actually constrain the president?Anirban Chowdhury speaks to The Economic Times’ Executive Editor, Politics, Pranab Dhal Samanta about the implications for India’s relationship with the United States. They examine the future of trade negotiations, tariffs, H-1B visas, Russian oil purchases, the Iran conflict and Washington’s approach to China and Taiwan.The conversation also explores why India’s diplomacy may have to extend beyond the White House and engage more actively with Congress, as domestic political divisions threaten to complicate American foreign policy.