New Delhi [India], November 6 : As the Republican nominee Donald Trump is set to become the next President of United States, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday cited expectations from him based on his previous term.
Tharoor hailing Trump as "transactional leader" suggested that his second term might not have "too many surprises" for India.
"It seems as if he (Donald Trump) is coming back. I think the official declaration is imminent. The truth is that we've had experience of Mr. Trump as president for four years already, so there shouldn't be too many surprises. We know that he's a very transactional leader," Shashi Tharoor said.
Based on Trump's previous term and recent speeches, Tharoor cited expectations on Trade and Immigration.
"He's very tough on trade. I think he said that he doesn't like India's tariffs. If India is going to impose tariffs on Americans good than American could impose tariffs on Indian goods that could be a problem for our companies. He's tough on immigration that could be a potential issue on some of our family reunion cases," Tharoor said.
Emphasising on Trumps 'friendly relation' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tharoor mentioned that the President-designate's 'tough' stand on China might be "not bad" for us.
"He has been very friendly with Mr. Modi and the government of India. He's been tough on China, which, of course, given our own troubles with China, is not bad for us. So I think these are the kinds of things we can expect on the basis of his existing track record," Tharoor said.
Tharoor suggested that he doesn't expect Trump to take "personal interest" in India and Canada relations, yet mentioned the opportunity to hold discussion with new administration.
"I don't see President Trump having expressed any particular view on the Canada situation. Certainly, I would be surprised if that was the kind of concern that he would have. We have concerns about the Canada relationship and perhaps we can talk to a new Trump administration about why we are unhappy with these Khalistanis running rampant across the border...I don't see Trump taking a personal interest very much in that particular issue. We'll have to see. This is all speculation." Tharoor said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Trump on his victory
In a post on social media platform, X, PM Modi wrote, "Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory".
PM Modi expressed confidence in taking the Indo-US ties forward to greater heights as Trump would take over for his second term.