Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 07 Aug 2025,Thursday India Global
U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports—raising duties to 50%—in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. The move has triggered the worst diplomatic rift between the two nations in recent years. India condemned the tariffs as “unfair and unreasonable,” warning of severe economic fallout. Analysts predict heavy losses in key sectors like seafood exports, which may face a ₹24,000 crore blow. Al Jazeera reported the decision marks a historic low in U.S.–India ties, straining a relationship once defined by strategic partnership under both Trump and Modi’s earlier leadership. (PC: AP)
