Group 1 - The mixed messaging between the US and India is part of the negotiation process, aimed at stabilizing the relationship despite existing differences [1][4] - The US and India have maintained various cooperative efforts, including the 2+2 meetings and military exercises, indicating a commitment to their partnership [2][6] - India is recognized as a crucial partner for the US in technological competition against China, with a significant presence of global capability centers in India [3][9] Group 2 - The geopolitical and domestic political factors are increasingly influencing trade talks between the US and India, moving beyond purely economic considerations [8][10] - The US aims to reorder global supply chains due to concerns over manufacturing concentration in China, which holds 18% of global GDP and 32% of manufacturing value added [9][10] - The India-US trade agreement is viewed as balanced, contrasting with other US agreements that have been perceived as unilateral concessions [12]