Why India has soured on Trump ahead of US midterms

What happened: Ahead of US midterms, Indian officials have become openly critical of the Trump administration after a series of setbacks to bilateral ties, a break from India's usual quiet diplomacy with friendly nations. Key numbers: Trump paused a law allowing up to 100 percent tariffs on buyers of Russian oil ahead of November midterms; a new 10 percent global tariff followed the Why it matters: Analysts say the Modi government has shown restraint, but attacks on India and Indian Americans have struck a nerve, and some believe New Delhi may prefer a Trump chastened by midterm losses. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Ahead of US midterms, Indian officials have become openly critical of the Trump administration after a series of setbacks to bilateral ties, a break from India's usual quiet diplomacy with friendly nations.

Analysts say the Modi government has shown restraint, but attacks on India and Indian Americans have struck a nerve, and some believe New Delhi may prefer a Trump chastened by midterm losses.