Trump's Bold Stance on U.S.-India Trade Relations

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed discontent with India's trade activities with Russia, claiming that the U.S. does minimal business with both nations. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump announced plans to levy a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting Friday.

Trump's comments have stirred a response from the Indian government, which stated it is assessing the implications of these potential tariffs. India maintains a focus on achieving a fair trade agreement amidst these tensions.

Highlighting India's reliance on Russian military and energy resources, Trump emphasized that such dependency is undesirable. The ongoing developments indicate potential friction in U.S.-India trade relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)