US-India trade war: What triggered Trump's tariff attack on India – key reasons

NEW DELHI: President Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, citing India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil as a key factor, which he links to the Ukraine conflict. This tariff escalation follows stalled trade talks and a diplomatic spat regarding PM Modi’s dismissal of Trump’s claims of mediating between India and Pakistan, suggesting deeper strategic motivations behind the U.S. actions.

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