India Fuelling War Machine: Trump’s 24-Hour ‘Substantial’ Tariff Threat
On August 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with India, threatening to “substantially” increase tariffs on Indian imports within 24 hours. This follows his earlier imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, and an unspecified penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Trump’s remarks, made in a…