India US Relations 2025 News

India’s partnership with Russia, especially in defence and energy, is rooted in decades of strategic trust. It’s not a decision made lightly or politically. To expect India to abandon this relationship under pressure is to challenge the very foundation of our foreign policy, one that has always been guided by national interest, not external approval.

- The White House on Wednesday issued an Executive Order imposing an additional 25 percentage points in tariffs on Indian goods, raising the total levy to 50%. - Earlier, Trump said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian imports. - US Representative Gregory Meeks said that any concerns should be addressed respectfully.

- Trump has reportedly stated that he will "substantially" increase tariffs on India, and New Delhi has made it clear that it will not yield to pressure. - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova suggested, a new alliance could be on the brink after the US' tariffs announcement. - A new alliance named RICH—short for Russia, India, and China—could pose an even greater challenge to the United States than the BRICS

Noted economist Jeffrey Sachs had warned that the U.S. would block India’s rise. Months later, his prediction echoes in tariffs, stalled trade deals and strained ties.