U.S. Fears Canada-India Dispute Could Undermine Quad Cooperation Against China

U.S. concerned Canada-India dispute could undermine Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China.

U.S. believes Trudeau's claims India killed Sikh separatist; wants India to cooperate but India ignoring calls.

Fear is dispute escalates like UK-Russia row over Skripal poisoning in 2018.

If Canada expels Indian diplomats, U.S. may have to also, risking rupture with India.

Trudeau trying to calm dispute but U.S. still worried it could undermine Quad cooperation against China.