Trump’s Tariff Shock: How a 50% Duty Could Reshape India–U.S. Trade
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his tariff offensive, announcing a sweeping 50% duty on a broad range of Indian exports, in what he framed as a penalty for New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian oil. But this move is more than a geopolitical signal—it’s a potentially transformative disruption for the $132 billion India–U.S. bilateral […]
Trump Escalates Tariff Pressure on India, Links Russian Oil Purchases to Ukraine War
Less than a week after announcing a 25% tariff on Indian exports “plus a penalty,” U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of India, accusing it of profiting from Russian oil sales and indirectly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. On Monday (August 4, 2025), Trump posted on Truth Social: “India is not only buying […]