“高估了印度对美国的重要性”，印度富豪花数十万美元游说却一无所获

Core Viewpoint - Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have invested significantly in lobbying efforts to strengthen ties with the Trump administration, but their efforts have yielded little success, highlighting a miscalculation of India's importance to the U.S. [1][7] Group 1: Lobbying Efforts - Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, spent $240,000 on lobbying in the U.S. since Trump's inauguration, while Gautam Adani spent $150,000 for similar purposes [1][4] - Ambani's efforts included hosting Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., at his refinery and engaging in business dealings with the Trump Organization [1][2] - Adani sought to gain Trump's attention by hosting a dinner for a delegation from the Hudson Institute after a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi [4] Group 2: Business Impact - Reliance Industries, as the largest buyer of Russian oil in India, faced challenges after Trump announced sanctions against Russian oil companies, leading to a temporary halt in Russian oil purchases [1] - Adani Group is currently embroiled in legal issues in the U.S., with allegations of bribery and fraud amounting to approximately $260 million related to solar supply contracts [5][7] - Despite these challenges, Adani Group claims that its U.S. operations, particularly in solar component sales, do not significantly impact overall profits [7] Group 3: Relationship Dynamics - The relationship between Trump and Modi was initially perceived as strong, with expectations of a friendly U.S.-India relationship, but has since deteriorated, particularly due to tariff increases on Indian goods [8][9] - Analysts suggest that the business ties between Indian billionaires and the Trump administration have not been sufficient to maintain a positive bilateral relationship [9] - There is a growing sentiment that India has overestimated its significance to the U.S., and future trade agreements may be necessary to alleviate tensions [9]