Once bitten, twice shy? Why US doesn’t want India to become rival like China

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Landau emphasised that while the United States values cooperation with India, it will ensure that any agreement remains beneficial to American citizens.

“India should understand that we’re not going to make the same mistakes with India that we made with China 20 years ago,” Landau said. “We’re going to make sure that whatever we do, it’s fair to our people. Because ultimately, we have to be accountable to our own people, just as the government of India has to be accountable to its people.”

His remarks came as India and the United States continue negotiations on a bilateral trade framework that both sides say could significantly expand economic cooperation.