Washington is seeking to stabilise relations with Delhi after ties soured over Trump’s hefty tariffs on Indian exports
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenAssociated PressPublished: 8:48pm, 20 May 2026In New Delhi’s chaotic traffic, where the backs of autorickshaws sometimes double as mobile billboards, some commuters are now being greeted by an unlikely face: US President Donald Trump.Splashed beneath his portrait is the slogan: “Happy Birthday America!”
In a city where the backs of thousands of three-wheelers are routinely covered with ads for little-known fertility clinics, English-speaking courses and herbal remedies, the American branding stands out.
Announcing the initiative on social media last month, the US embassy posted: “Freedom is on the move … literally!”
