Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:10pm on 05 Aug 2025,Tuesday India Global
Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s proposed tariff hike on Indian exports over Russian oil purchases. In a post on X, Haley warned against “burning ties” with India while giving China, a major buyer of Russian and Iranian oil a 90-day tariff pause. She emphasized that India is a key democratic ally in countering China’s global influence and urged Trump to avoid undermining strategic partnerships. Her remarks follow Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian goods, with threats of further penalties. Haley’s intervention adds a new dimension to the escalating trade tensions and highlights internal Republican divisions over foreign policy and economic strategy. (PC: India Today)
