India Left Out of US-Led 'Pax Silica' Initiative Amid Modi-Trump Downturn

India is excluded from a US-led strategic initiative, called 'Pax Silica', aimed at securing a high-tech silicon supply chain. Congress attributes this to deteriorating Modi-Trump relations. The initiative involves nine countries, including US allies, to counter Chinese tech influence. India's absence is seen as a disadvantage.

In a move that underscores geopolitical shifts, India has found itself excluded from the new US-led initiative 'Pax Silica', which aims to build a secure and innovative silicon supply chain among trusted allies. This development is attributed to strained relations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, following their once-warm ties.

Launched with the intent to reduce dependence on Chinese high-tech supply chains, the initiative involves nine nations, including Japan, South Korea, and the UK, to protect AI resources and drive transformative technology deployment. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh noted the Indian absence as a strategic miss, given the significance of a collaborative effort against Chinese technological dominance.

While Modi remains optimistic about ongoing bilateral economic talks with the US, the exclusion from this strategic pact highlights diplomatic challenges. Meanwhile, the proposed India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi reflects India's commitment to technology-led progress, despite the current diplomatic challenges with the US.

(With inputs from agencies.)