‘Arbitrary tariffs threaten ties...’: US lawmaker issues warning to Trump after meeting Indian diplomat

The US House Foreign Affairs Committee of Democrats made the remarks in response to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning that New Delhi could face even higher secondary tariffs over its continued the Russian oil trade.

‘Tariffing India won’t stop Putin’s war’: US Democrats panel slams Trump’s higher tariff

Former US NSA John Bolton mocked Trump’s tariffs on India and his obsession with the Nobel Prize, warning the policy may push India closer to Russia and China. He sarcastically urged the Indian PM Modi to nominate Trump for the Nobel.

‘Nominate him for…’: Trump's former ally advises PM Modi to do THIS amid tariff war

Ex-Pentagon analyst Michael Rubin criticised Donald Trump for targeting India over its trade with Russia, calling it hypocritical given US purchases of Russian minerals. He praised PM Modi for standing firm, saying it could mark a turning point in how the US treats India.

'When US learnt you can't kick India around': Ex-Pentagon official slams Trump for targeting New Delhi over trade with Russia

The cartoon points to a future shift in global power, where India, China and Africa dominated for centuries by the US and West would rise up and probably surpass the Western powers.

1925 cartoon depicting rise of China, India, Africa over US, West goes viral a century later. Here is what it showed.

Amid the chaos around Donald Trump 50 per cent tariff imposed on India, the US opposition seemed to be taking India side as a Democrat said Trump tariff tantrum might ruin years of US-India ties. 

Democrat sides with India, says Trump's 'tariff tantrum' risks years of US-India ties

Reports suggest that after US President Donald Trump doubled the tariffs to 50 per cent on India, New Delhi has paused a $3.6 billion deal to procure Boeing jets from the US.

Did India pause $3.6 billion Boeing jets deal amid Trump’s 50% tariff? Here’s what reports claim

Donald Trump is not looking forward to any trade negotiations with India, even after his administration has imposed a whopping 50 per cent tariff on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led country. He says that he first wants to get the ‘issues’ solved. 

Trump rules out trade talks after PM Modi's 'India would not compromise' statement on tariffs: What this means?

PM Modi, responding to Trump's tariff war, said he won't compromise farmers' and fishermen's interests, even at a cost. This follows the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, including agriculture, amid fears that a trade deal may hurt key Indian sectors.

'India will never compromise...': PM Modi's firm response after Trump imposes 50% tariff

Tharoor, however, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government to wait for next three weeks as India does not have a policy of threats.

'If nothing changes in three weeks...': Tharoor hits back after Trump’s 50% tariff on India

Tariffs are increasingly used as a tool of leverage in trade negotiations. Countries may impose or threaten tariffs to extract concessions in trade talks, as seen during the US–China trade war or the US–India tariff disputes under the Trump administration.

What are tariffs and why are they called a financial weapon?

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) stated that he had no knowledge that the United States imports Russian chemicals and fertilisers. His statement came when he was asked about his country's business with Russia as he continues his attack on India over Russian trade 

I don't...: Trump's SHOCKING response to India's claim about US-Russia uranium and fertilizer trade

According to US President Donald Trump’s executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia.

Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over continued purchase of Russian oil

 A high-voltage trade war between the United States and India could have far-reaching consequences—not just economically, but also diplomatically and strategically.

Can US afford trade war with India amid evolving geopolitics? 5 must-know geopolitical realities

US President Donald Trump said that he never specified the exact rate of tariffs he would impose on countries doing business with Russia. He hinted that his decision would come after the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Russian leaders 

Will US impose 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy? Trump REVEALS his plans amid Witkoff's Moscow visit

India is one of the largest importers of seaborne Russian crude and an important country for Moscow for generating revenue amid war with Ukraine.

Global situation drives purchase, says India on claims of halting Russian oil imports

India’s economy is robust and vibrant, not dead or stagnating. With 6.4 per cent projected growth in 2025, a young and tech-skilled workforce, $800 billion in exports, and global recognition as a bright spot, India is a dynamic player in world economy

Trump, Rahul Gandhi think India is a ‘dead economy’. It's not even a financial term and India is a global growth engine. Reasons why

The White House had earlier announced that new trade tariffs would come into effect from August 1; however, as it announced new rates on Friday, it has given a week's relief to the countries, but has imposed a greater crackdown

Trump's new tariff provides one RELIEF but imposes additional crackdown: Here's what we know

Trump on Wednesday (July 30) announced a fresh agreement with Pakistan, with Washington pledging to support the development of “massive oil reserves.” However, a day later he announced tariffs on Pakistan. Here's what this means 

Trump imposes NEW tariff on Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan despite striking massive oil deal - Here's how much it is

After the US imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India, the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration was a bit frustrated with India. He made the remarks in an interview with CNBC. 

'Whole Trump trade team frustrated with India': US treasury secretary calls India 'large buyer of sanctioned Russian oil'

The Trump deadline of August 1 for a trade deal with India is unlikely to be met. There are some crucial sectors of Indian economy on which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government will not compromise. Here is why

Why Modi will not compromise on trade deal with Trump. These sectors are crucial for Indian economy (and politics)

After US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India, netizens took to social media to post memes.

Memes take over social media after Trump imposes 25% tariffs on India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Donald Trump tariff on India - 25 per cent - is unreasonable and very serious matter for India. He said if Trump does not agree to negotiate, then India will have to move to other countries as it is not out of options. 

Shashi Tharoor calls Trump's tariff ‘completely unreasonable,’ says India is ‘not out of options’ if…