Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:01pm on 28 Aug 2025,Thursday India Global
U.S. House Democrats have sharply criticized President Trump for imposing steep 50% tariffs on Indian imports over its Russian oil purchases, while sparing China, Russia’s largest energy buyer from similar penalties. The move, they argue, undermines two decades of bipartisan U.S.-India ties and “hurts Americans.” The new tariffs, which double earlier levies, are expected to impact $48.2 billion in Indian exports, risking job losses and economic slowdown. India has refused to yield, citing sovereignty. Pharmaceuticals and electronics have been exempted for now. Trade negotiations remain stalled, with the U.S. demanding greater access to India’s agriculture and dairy sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions. (PC: Responsible Statecraft)
