US Tariff Threat on India - Trade Pressure, Energy Politics, and a Test of Sovereignty
India is increasingly under pressure on the international scene, initially from a diplomatic standpoint and now directly from an economic one. The United States has turned its attention to India after focusing on nations like Venezuela. India has been clubbed with China and Brazil under a planned policy that may levy tariffs as high as 500%. This action calls into question if India is being punished for continuing to pursue its own foreign policy. The issue now affects national dignity, sovereignty, and long-term strategic decisions in addition to economic data. Why is Donald Trump's attitude toward India so harsh? The Trump administration has now announced an economic pressure plan after taking military action. Washington would be able to impose high taxes on nations that continue to buy Russian petroleum products thanks to a recently enacted measure. India's ongoing imports of Russian crude oil could result in levies of up to 500% on Indian shipments to the US. The already te...