Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 02:49pm on 09 Aug 2025,Saturday India Global
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton warned that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Indian goods could backfire geopolitically. Intended to penalize India for buying Russian oil and military equipment, the tariffs may instead push India closer to Russia and China. Bolton criticized Trump’s leniency toward China and argued that favoring Beijing over New Delhi undermines decades of U.S. diplomatic efforts. He called the move “entirely counterproductive,” noting that India faces harsher trade penalties despite being a strategic partner. Bolton emphasized that the White House’s approach risks eroding trust and long-term alliances. The Indian government is currently studying the implications of the tariffs and potential retaliatory measures. (PC: BBC & The Times Of India)
