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Trump vs India: Trade, Oil & Diplomacy in the Spotlight” Introduction In recent weeks, former U.S. President Donald Trump has again put the spotlight on India — raising trade issues, energy dependencies and diplomatic dynamics with renewed force. As India continues to assert its strategic autonomy on the global stage, Trump’s remarks reflect mounting pressure from Washington. Below we explore the key developments, implications for India-USA relations and what lies ahead. Latest Developments 1. Sharp trade posture & tariffs Trump has criticised India’s trade policies, calling the bilateral relationship “one-sided”. He claimed that India has offered to reduce tariffs on U.S. goods to zero — but remarked “it’s getting late. They should have done so years ago.”  Earlier, he announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, plus additional “penalties” for India’s continued purchases of Russian oil.  2. Oil imports from Russia under scrutiny A major point of friction: India’s purchase...