Overview

• The United States' cumulative 50% tariff on most Indian imports took effect on Aug. 27, including an extra 25% tied to New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.
• White House trade adviser Peter Navarro labeled the conflict "Modi's war" on Bloomberg TV and said India could see the 25% penalty lifted if it halts Russian crude.
• New Delhi rejected the charges as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," defended its Russian oil buys as energy-security decisions, and said it will act to protect national interests.
• President Trump warned of an "economic war" if Moscow refuses talks, and economic chief Kevin Hassett signaled the tariffs will stay unless India changes course.
• Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee condemned singling out India while sparing larger buyers like China, warning the move risks damaging the partnership.