The Simla Agreement of 1972 between Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani leadership established bilateral negotiations as the sole method for resolving conflicts between the two countries. However, Pakistan repeatedly violated this agreement, prompting India to reiterate its stance against US mediation in the Kashmir issue. President Trump's claims of mediating the conflict created distrust among the US leadership towards India, with Pakistan using this opportunity to lobby against India. The US-India relationship became complicated due to trade deal roadblocks and negative statements from Trump, including a 50% tariff announcement that described the Indian economy as 'dead'.