Key Facts: Trump hails Modi as "fantastic friend" at Davos, pushes fast US-India trade deal.​ Timing: Blocks EU's "mother of all deals" with India by pausing US-EU trade talks.​ Strategy: Force India to pick US alliance over EU amid global rivalries.​ EU's Ursula von der Leyen eyed quick India pact – Trump counters quick.​ Modi's silence? Smart play, keeps options open for best trade wins.​ Donald Trump's turning global trade into a high-stakes chess match, with India smack i