US-India Relations At Risk? Ex-US NSA Bolton Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Aid Russia, China

Bolton criticized Trump for undermining decades of US diplomatic efforts to draw India away from its long-standing ties with Russia and China. The tariffs, imposed on India due to its continued purchase of Russian oil, include over 50% in duties, with a 25% secondary tariff justified by Trump as necessary to prevent India from funding Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.