Trump's Tariff Tirade: US-India Trade Tensions Escalate

US President Donald Trump sparked a political furor in India by labeling the country a 'dead economy' shortly after imposing a 25% tariff on Indian imports. Trump's statements also criticized India's economic ties with Russia, further straining US-India trade relations.

In response, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal defended India, highlighting its status as the fastest-growing major economy. Goyal assured that necessary steps would be taken to safeguard India's interests, emphasizing the nation's trajectory towards becoming the world's third-largest economy.

As tensions mount, the uproar underscores the complex web of global trade dynamics, as India's increased import of Russian crude oil raises questions about its geopolitical alliances amid Western sanctions.

(With inputs from agencies.)