Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:56am on 09 Aug 2025,Saturday India Global
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton criticized President Trump's steep tariffs—totaling over 50%—on Indian goods tied to its purchase of Russian oil, calling the policy an “enormous mistake.” He argued that such heavy-handed measures, especially when contrasted with leniency toward China, risk reversing decades of U.S. efforts to pull India away from Russia and China, potentially driving New Delhi closer to both . Meanwhile, analysts warn the move could destabilize fragile U.S.–India relations and alter regional geopolitics. (PC: NDTV)
