As Trump’s tariff threats reignite tensions between Washington and Brussels, Europe is quietly pivoting toward India. European Council President António Costa’s praise for India’s trade network reflects a deeper strategic rethink underway in the EU. With EU–US trade relations once again in flux, India is being viewed as a dependable partner capable of anchoring supply chains and supporting long-term growth. The timing is significant, with Costa and Ursula von der Leyen set to visit India and the EU pushing forward talks on a landmark free trade agreement. In an era of weaponised trade and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe appears to be hedging its bets—and India is emerging as a central pillar of that recalibration.