US Presidential election: What a Trump or Harris win may mean for India

Based on outcome, different challenges could be anticipated in trade, defence, and technology. India must be prepared for varied impacts

On November 5, the US will elect a new President, a decision that will have huge implications not only for the US, but for the entire world, including India. A Kamala Harris victory would mark extraordinary firsts — the first Black woman and the first person of Indian heritage to be elected President. Her election would also be the most significant marker of the rise of the Indian diaspora in the US. But while she may bring some changes, expect broad continuity with Joe Biden’s policies. If Donald Trump wins a second term, a major upheaval in