Trump’s 50% Tariffs: A Turning Point in U.S.–India Trade Relations
The Flashpoint: Why 50% Tariffs? On August 27, 2025, the United States escalated its trade confrontation with India by imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports. The move effectively doubled earlier duties and was framed by former U.S. President Donald Trump as punishment for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which Washington believes indirectly funds […]




