Experts said that US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional tariff of 50% on India. This new tariff will be added to the already imposed 25% tariff and will total 50%. According to the executive order signed by Trump, this additional tariff will be implemented 21 days after the date of issuance of the order. Immediately after this, India’s Foreign Ministry reacted and said, “This action is unfair, unreasonable, and irrational.” In such a situation, the question arises as to how long India can withstand the pressure of America.
What could be India’s next step? It was about 6 years ago that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were standing together in Houston and addressing thousands of people at the ‘Audi Modi Rally’. This was the moment that was considered the pinnacle of the India-US partnership, but now it seems a forgotten chapter. Months have passed with Trump’s second term, and the atmosphere has changed from cordiality to confrontation. Both allies are now moving towards a trade war. The reason given by them behind this is that India has to buy a lot of Russian oil. India also responded strongly to this and argued that while Indian refineries are taking market-based decisions according to their needs, the US and the EU countries have been trading with Russia in various sectors, from natural gas and fertilizers to machinery and metals. The timing of Trump’s pressure is strategic.
India’s economy is doing quite well while facing global challenges and maintaining a stable inflation rate, but experts believe that this very growth of India makes it a target for extortion of tariffs. Michael Google believes that Trump is not happy with the Indian government. Indian talks on cars have been delayed in trade talks. The resentment stems from Modi’s tough stand on the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire and a tense phone call. Perhaps this is the reason why Trump is targeting India more than China and other major Russian oil buyers. Recently, US Secretary of State Margot Rubio acknowledged that India is a strategic partner, but also said that its purchase of crude oil at concessional rates is a matter of concern. But Rubio also acknowledged India’s energy needs. He said that, like every country, they also have to strengthen their economy. Crude oil is banned and cheap. The question is, how long can India withstand this pressure? India’s trade share in GDP is 45%, which is less than the EU’s statement. This provides security to India to some extent, but not complete relief. Steve Bank, Professor of Applied Economics at Johnson’s University, says that President Trump’s personality is unstable. He can shake hands with you in the morning and stab you in the back at night. Instead of reacting in anger, India should pay attention to Napoleon’s old advice. If an enemy is destroying itself, do not interfere. At present, India’s strategy is to maintain balance. Google believes India will have to focus on not giving much importance to America through its domestic political actions. It will not be easy to reach an agreement. India has been playing the village for a long time. It has increased oil imports from America and the Middle East. It has distanced itself from Iran and Venezuela and has invested heavily in alternative sources of energy. Emotions do not matter in modern politics. What should India do in these circumstances? Professor Khan says that India should pay attention to those countries that are interested in a free trade agreement. In this era of aggressive praise, economic strength and strategy have become a question of autonomous existence.
Donald Trump again talks about increasing tariffs on India.
What are the ways forward for India? Donald Trump says that India does not care how many people are being killed in Ukraine by Russia’s war machine. Therefore, he is going to increase tariffs on India. In response, India has called Trump’s warning ‘unfair and irrational’. What is the meaning of this clear answer of India, and to what extent can India go against America?
US President Donald Trump has warned of imposing more tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia. India has called Trump’s warning absurd and irrational. India is currently among the biggest buyers of sage oil. Donald Trump has talked about increasing the tariff, but did not say by what percentage the tariff would be increased. On Truth Social, Trump wrote that India is not only buying a large amount of oil from Russia but is also making huge profits by selling a large part of this oil in the open market. They do not care how many people Russia’s war machine is killing in Ukraine. That is why I am going to increase the tariff on India. Earlier, on July 30, Trump had also announced a 25 percent tariff on India. Before Trump’s latest warning of increasing tariffs, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller had commented on the trade between India and Russia in an interview given to Fox News. Miller had said that India calls itself our closest friend, but does not want to buy our products. India messes up immigration. It is very dangerous for American workers and the sage oil too. India has to buy oil, which is not acceptable. On the other hand, India’s Foreign Ministry, in its statement, rejected Trump’s criticism and said that the US and the European Union themselves continue to trade with Russia. The Indian Foreign Ministry said that the US still imports uranium hexafluoride for its nuclear industry, palladium for the electric vehicle industry, fertilizers, and chemicals from Russia. Last year, despite tough sanctions, the US had an estimated 3.5 billion euros in trade with Russia. The Foreign Ministry said that after the Ukraine conflict began, the US and the European Union are targeting India for buying oil from Russia. The Foreign Ministry said in its statement that India started importing oil from Russia because, after the conflict, the traditional supply was diverted to Europe. At that time, the US itself encouraged India to import so that the stability of the world oil market could be maintained. India has clearly said that, like any big economy, India will take all necessary steps for its national interest and economic security.
The question is to what extent India can go against the US. Dr. Manan Dwivedi, an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, says, “Knowledge of international affairs.” India is not the only country that has resisted Trump’s tariffs. The European Union and China also coordinated with Trump and improved relations. Initially, President Trump had increased tariffs on China by 140%, but after meetings in Geneva and London, tariffs on China were reduced to 40% and the same was done with Vietnam. India can also look forward to a mini trade deal, which is expected to be signed between the two countries. Dr. Suvidha Chaudhary, founder of Middle East Insights Platform, believes that India is strengthening its non-alignment policy by silencing the voice of the Global South, but its impact is being seen in India-US relations. If Trump imposes more tariffs on India, will India react by taking the name of the US in the future? In response to this question, Dr. Manan Dwivedi says that India is not in a position to have a confrontation with the US because it needs US cooperation to move ahead in the value chain of global trade. So, what will be the way forward for India now? Dr. Suvidha Chaudhary says that India should move ahead rapidly in the free trade agreement with the European Union, Britain, and ASEAN countries, as well as with the three countries. Strengthen trade relations so that the possible loss in trade with America can be compensated. Kabir Taneja is the Deputy Director of Strategic Studies at the Observer Research Foundation. Kabir Taneja believes that it is interesting that the tariff attacks of America are not affecting Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, even though all of them are doing business with Russia. Trump is probably targeting India because India has agreed with his claim of a ceasefire with Pakistan.
What will India do in return for Trump’s 50% tariff: focus on trade with Russia and China, domestic business, or understand from experts
India and America, who call each other friends, are facing off regarding tariffs. They announced that to would impose a 50% tariff. The next day, PM Modi also replied without naming America. India will never compromise with the rights of its farmers, cattle rearers, and fishermen brothers and sisters; that is why it has imposed tariffs on India. On this, the Indian Foreign Ministry replied that we buy oil based on market conditions so that the energy security of 140 crore Indians can be ensured. Many countries are doing the same. Praising America is illegitimate. India will take every necessary step to protect its national interests. There are several ways. The first way is to trade with America and reduce dependence on it. According to economic experts, India can avoid the deadline by reducing dependence on America. This will harm America more than benefit India. India sends only 16% of its goods to America. There are many other options for the rest. This includes many products, from medicines to spices. Apart from America, the alternative markets that India has are dominated by America. If these countries increase trade with India, Trump will increase praise for these countries as well. Trump has also praised China, Brazil, Canada, and South Africa. These countries are themselves in trouble, so they will avoid taking the risk of increasing imports from India. The second way is to improve relations with Russia and China instead of America. According to information from foreign affairs, India is trying to create a new trade mechanism with Russia and China. Russian President Putin is also coming to India. Experts believe that countries like India, Russia, and China are becoming a threat, which will send a strong message to Trump that he can use the domestic market with a large population. The products on which America is imposing tariffs can be sold in India, and dependence on exports can be reduced. On August 6, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that our market of 140 crores is our strength. We will increase domestic consumption. If goods increase in the markets, it will be difficult to buy them. And the fourth way is that India also has a way to oppose America. According to him, India can respond to labor by imposing a counter-offensive. This will harm American companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. In 2025, India and America had a trade of 186 billion, out of which 45.3 billion was US. India saved India; on average 17 percent mark on these goods is felt by economic experts, but this will be the last weapon; this will further worsen the relations with America, but what effect willa 50% mark on labor have on Indians? According to American finance firm Morgan Stanley, due to a 50% mark on Indian goods, India’s GDP growth will decrease by 6% to 5.9%. The 25 percent mark that has been implemented now will result in an annual loss of 3 billion dollars to Indian seafood companies and 5 million dollars to the textile industry.
Russian media gave this reason for America’s anger towards India?
US President Donald Trump has doubled the tariff against India on energy and defense partnership with Russia to 50 percent. What is being said and written in the Russian media on this stand of America? On defense partnership, American President Donald Trump has doubled the tariff against India on energy and defense partnership with Russia to 50%. What is being said and written in the Russian media on this stand of America? When Donald Trump took over the command of America for the second time in January this year, people were surprised by his stand on Russia. Many times, America supported Russian President Vladimir Putin in the United Nations in the Ukraine-Russia war, while in February, Ukrainian President Zelensky showed resilience. When he went to meet American President Donald Trump in the White House, he was treated very rudely. At that time, it seemed that Trump would not have any problem with the friendship between India and Russia, but in the last 5 months, things have changed rapidly, and now Trump has doubled the tariff against India on energy and defense partnership with Russia to 50%. There is a heated debate in the Russian media as well on whether Trump can put pressure on India and distance it from Russia. Russian news agency TASS put this question in front of analysts there on August 9. Andrews Social Show, a member of the Scientific Advisory Board in the Rishikesh Security Council, said that India cannot follow the line of America’s foreign policy under the pressure of Trump. He said that this kind of policy of America has failed in the case of India, so this pressure of America will not last for long. The thing is that Trump decided to double the tariff against India before his special secretary Steve Witkoff met President Putin in Moscow. India is importing oil from Russia, so America doubled the tariff.
This is not the real reason. The reason for American pressure on India is something else. In the interview, Sushil Shop said that India is the largest country in the world in terms of population. India is progressing rapidly. America has seen India as a strategic partner in the matter of confrontation with China. In such a situation, America wants India to accept its leadership and give up the insistence on an independent foreign policy, but this strategy will not fulfill this desire of America. That is why American pressure on India will not last for long. Trump announced that impose an additional 25 percent tariff on India on August 6, and on August 7, he announced the imposition of an additional 25 percent tariff on India’s national security. Advisor Ajit Doval had reached Russia. Ajit Doval also met Russian President Vladimir Putin. During this visit, Doval had said that President Putin will visit India by the end of this year. Harsh Today has written that when India was under pressure to stop oil imports from Russia, Ajit Doval visited Russia. India and Russia are talking about strengthening economic relations. There is talk about increasing cooperation in producing aircraft parts and railways. It is also being said in the Indian media that Doval has talked about buying S-4. India currently has three S400 missile defense systems. India used them during Operation Sindoor. Russian media group Dmitry Kiss, Director General of Godrej Lab from Russia, told Sputnik on Thursday last week that the friendship between India and Russia is very important for both countries. India’s stand remained logical and balanced even in the case of the American Ultimatum. India does not come under anyone’s pressure in terms of relations with Russia. Common people of India and Russia also trust each other. Moscow Times has written in its report that earlier it was being said It was said that America would impose a 100 percent tariff against India, but now a 50 percent tariff has been announced. This, too, will not be implemented before August 27. Before this, President Putin and Trump are to meet on August 15. Apart from India, no other country has been marked for buying Rishi oil. Moscow Times feels that punishing India for Russia’s military action in Ukraine is like a U-turn in American foreign policy, because before this, Trump was calling the President of Ukraine a dictator. Trump, after assuming power for the second time, had sided with Russia. Even the US Defense Minister Peet Hexath had said that Ukraine will not be able to regain the borders it had before 2014, nor can it join NATO.
Russia or America: Whose alliance is more beneficial for India?
Russia and America have both been important strategic partners for India for decades. The current global situation has further sharpened the question of whose alliance is more beneficial for India. Whose support will be beneficial for India in the growing conflict between America and Russia? Both Russia and America have been important strategic partners for India for decades, but whose support is more beneficial for India? Looking at the current global situation, these questions are arising. India’s relations with Russia have been old and reliable. From imports to energy supply, Russia has been an important partner of India. In recent years, cheap crude oil from Russia has also greatly relieved the Indian economy. On the other hand, America is India’s largest trade partner. In the year 2024-25, trade was worth 131. A billion dollars took place between the two countries. India’s dependence on America has increased in the field of high-tech defense equipment to clean energy, but the biggest question is whose support will be beneficial for India in the growing conflict between America and Russia. Profit loss from an economic point of view, India imports about 88% of its oil. According to the data of the Ministry of Commerce, in the financial year 2024-25, about 35% of India’s total oil imports came from Russia, whereas in the financial year 2018, it was only 1. Search Group Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade Research Initiative, believes that India is saving $10 billion annually by buying cheap oil from Russia. Ajay Srivastava says that if a 50% tariff on labour remains, India’s exports can fall by up to $50 billion. In the event of not buying oil from Russia, this tariff will remain at 25% and India’s exports will fall by $30 billion. Ravindra Sachdev, president of The Image India Institute, also says the same thing. He believes that a one percent US tariff is equal to about one billion. If Trump imposes a 50% tariff, India will suffer a loss of $50 billion. Sachdev says that not only money but jobs can also be lost on a large scale in India. If tariffs are increased, goods will go less to the US and trade in India will be affected, and jobs will be lost. Friendship with India, Foreign policy experts believe that decisions between the two countries are not taken only from an economic perspective, but geopolitics, diplomacy, and national interests are also given importance. Mitali Nikkar, economist at Near Associates, believes that India has to make decisions under pressure from Trump. Ajay Srivastava believes that India cannot spoil its relations with Russia under the pressure of Trump.
He says that history tells us that in times of crisis, Russia has helped India instead of America. Ajay Srivastava says that there is also a question of trust between India and America. It is not necessary that if India stops buying oil from Russia, America will reduce its 25% additional tariff. He says that in the year 2024, China will buy oil worth 62.5 million dollars from Russia. India will buy oil worth 52.5 million dollars. Despite this, no such tariff was imposed on China because the issue is not just about oil. Mithali Nikkar says that right now, it is an issue of Rishi oil. Tomorrow, America can put pressure on India regarding BRICS. The day after tomorrow, it can become a condition for a trade deal. In such a situation, India cannot accept the conditions of America on the one hand. An attempt to create balance has been made. India’s foreign policy has been non-aligned since the beginning. India has not been a part of any one of the two or more major military or political groups in international politics. India has kept itself independent and impartial. Adarsh Swasthya says that the question is How long will India have to buy oil from Russia? Oil will always be available at cheap rates It is a very temporary matter Russia and India are old friends in the defense field Not buying oil will not spoil our relations India needs to maintain a balance between Russia and America Lesson for India Around 18 percent of India’s total exports go to America Mithali lives in Nicobar India will have to work on a diversification strategy We cannot rely so much on one country by depending on it We will have to strengthen trade relations with big countries like Europe, Japan, Australia and UAE for exports He says India needs to strengthen its traders so that it can introduce new taxes The small traders should also be supported so that they can strengthen Make in India, which will reduce our dependence on foreign countries, although Ravindra Sachdev agrees that shifting our export market is not that easy
Trump-Putin Meet: Meeting of Presidents of Russia-USA in Alaska, what is the objective to be achieved?
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15. Do you know that Alaska was bought by America from Russia about 150 years ago, but why is this meeting of the two leaders taking place, and why was Alaska chosen for this meeting? What has been said by America or Russia regarding this meeting? America and Russia have agreed on a meeting between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 15, in which there will be a discussion on how to end the Ukraine war
First of all, let’s know why Trump and Putin are meeting in Alaska. America bought Alaska from Russia in 1867, which gives this meeting historical importance. In 1959, it became a state of America. Russian President’s assistant Yuri Usha Ko said that both countries are neighbors, which are separated only by the Bering Strait. Usha Ko said that for us, the Bering Strait is important.
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that the meeting will take place in Encourage, Alaska’s largest city. While announcing the bilateral meeting, Trump had said that this place is very popular for many reasons, but it was not mentioned that this meeting would be held in the largest city of the state. Both leaders will be hosted at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, which is the largest military base in Alaska. Spread over 64,000 acres, this base is an important center of US military preparation in the Arctic region. Why are Putin and Trump meeting? Trump is trying hard to end the Ukraine war, but so far, he has not had much success. As a presidential candidate, he had promised that after taking office, he would make a deal with the US. He will end the war within 24 hours. He has repeatedly said that if he were president at the time of Russia’s invasion in 2022, this war would never have happened. Last month, Trump told the BBC that he is disappointed with Putin. Increasing displeasure, Trump set an August 8 deadline for Putin, which warned of imposing tougher US sanctions if an immediate ceasefire is not agreed. As the deadline was met, Trump announced that instead of sanctions that he and Putin will meet face-to-face on August 15. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said that this is an opportunity for the President to listen. He said that after the Alaska visit, Trump can also go to Russia. Will Ukraine join it? Ukrainian President Bolsonaro is not expected to attend this meeting. Trump said on Monday that he would say that he can come, but he has already attended many meetings. However, Trump also said that after the meeting, he will first call Reliance Key. Later, a White House official said that Trump and Reliance Key will have a virtual meeting before the US President meets with Putin on Wednesday. Many European leaders will also be involved in this conversation. What do both sides want to achieve? Russia and Ukraine both say they want to end the war, but their terms are not mutually acceptable. On Monday, Trump said he would try to get some of the Russian-occupied territory back for Ukraine, but there may be some exchange or land change involved.
Meanwhile, Putin is adamant on his territorial claims and his demands regarding Ukraine’s utilities and the size of its services. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on Friday. The meeting between the two leaders here will discuss how to end the Ukraine war. . But why was Alaska chosen for this meeting? What is so special about this place that connects Russia and America?
What effect is the Trump Tariff having on the people and businesses of America?
Donald Trump has imposed different tariffs on different countries, the effects of which are becoming visible. But it is not that this effect is only happening in other countries. Its effect can be seen on the people of America as well. And even though Trump may have imposed tariffs on other countries, but how it is affecting the people of America as well, let us see. Now, the tariffs imposed by Trump are troubling the coffee industry of America. This is the industry in which lakhs of people work in America itself. Import of coffee in America has been duty-free, but America has imposed heavy tariffs on some of its top trading partners, and coffee has also come under its grip. Due to this, the coffee industry is under pressure. BBC correspondent Arindam Mod spoke to Coffee Imports; see his report. This is a beer. This is a 23 kg bag of Brazilian French Roast. Before the tariff, it was priced at $147, and after the tariff, the price will be around $360. Peter Logan’s photo company has been running on Brecker Street in New York City since 1960. Coffee blades are sold the most here, but for this, Brazilian coffee is required. But no,w after the tariff has been imposed, the amount of data is so high that it will have a huge impact on the coffee prices. For example, we are currently selling coffee for around $16. If 50% tariff is imposed, the price will increase by $8 to $20. This will destroy the market for Brazilian coffee. Perhaps this is the motive. They want to punish the people of Brazil by any means. Production means that the spirit of competition will increase, and customers will get the product at a cheaper rate. President Trump is bringing changes in global trade through tariffs. He is charging fees from importers like Peter for bringing goods from other countries. The motive is that other countries reduce tariffs in their countries, and foreign products from America become expensive, so that Americans start paying for the products made in their country. This will increase production in America. But the problem is that coffee is not grown in America. It cannot be grown. It is grown in a small area near the equator. It is grown in Hawaii, Portugal, and California, but it is not much to it can meet the demand of 45 crore clothes consumed in America every day. In a way, all the coffee has to be imported, and if tariffs are imposed on coffee-producing countries, like 50% has been imposed on Brazil, then it can be difficult for people like Peter who import coffee. Or do we sell it? There is a lot of stress. I stay at a place at night because I will have to find a way to deal with it in the future. Even before this was done, the environment had changed. In February, the price of Arabic coffee broke all records. Now it has come down a bit, but the price of roasted coffee has increased by 15 per cent in a year. This has increased the pressure on sellers like Peter.