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2025-07-31 22:45:58
Trump's tariffs on India interrupt trade talks, casting a shadow over US-India relations. Trump's announcement of an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, a sudden and unexpected decision, not only interrupted ongoing trade negotiations but also triggered significant market volatility. Several Indian officials only learned of the move when reporters sought comment. Analysts pointed out that while Trump left room for reaching an agreement before August 1, his accompanying statement—accusing India of participating in the BRICS mechanism and purchasing Russian oil—cast a shadow over what should have been a deepening US-India relationship. "Our trade with India is pathetically small," Trump tweeted. "Their trade barriers are among the highest in the world."
