Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing public meetings in Kolkata and the ET World Leaders Forum 2025 in Delhi, emphasized India's rapid economic growth and its emerging role as the world's third-largest economy. Modi highlighted ongoing developments such as the establishment of semiconductor factories and the upcoming launch of the first Made in India chip by the end of 2025, alongside efforts toward developing Made in India 6G technology. He underscored India's proactive approach to economic transformation, rejecting stagnation and asserting the country's intent to shape global destiny. Modi also addressed regional cultural events, noting preparations for Durga Puja in Kolkata and Delhi, and stressed the importance of self-reliance and national pride. Concurrently, tensions between the United States and India have escalated following U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods, provoking strategic concerns regarding the bilateral relationship and its implications for China. Former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley urged the U.S. to treat India as a key partner rather than an adversary, emphasizing the need for cooperation on issues such as Russian oil and countering China's influence. The tariff increase has been described as a diplomatic fault line that threatens decades of progress in U.S.-India relations, with Modi responding firmly to the tariff hike during his Independence Day 2025 speech.