Trump threatens India with 50% tariffs over ties to Russia and Brics bloc

The White House has taken steps to impose a 25% tariff increase on imports from India, bringing the total tariffs to 50%, in retaliation for India’s purchase of Russian oil. This decision was made official through an executive order signed on Wednesday morning. India now has a window of 21 days to respond to the new tariffs before they come into effect. The move comes as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to promote trade reciprocity and address what they perceive as unfair trade practices.