特朗普称美国将对印度施加25%关税及“惩罚”，指印方是俄罗斯能源大买家

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India have officially broken down, leading to President Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports starting August 1, citing India's high tariffs and non-tariff barriers as significant issues [1][5]. Trade Relations - The US-India trade deficit is highlighted, with Trump stating that the trade imbalance is substantial, and India's tariffs are among the highest globally [1][5]. - The US is India's largest trading partner, with projected goods trade of approximately $128.8 billion in 2024, and India having a trade surplus of $45.8 billion with the US [6]. Tariff Implications - The 25% tariff on India is notably higher than tariffs imposed on other countries, such as 20% on Vietnam and 15% on Japan and the EU, placing India at a competitive disadvantage [6]. - The imposition of tariffs has led to a depreciation of the Indian Rupee, which fell to a five-month low against the dollar [2]. Geopolitical Factors - A significant reason for the tariff imposition is India's continued purchase of energy and military equipment from Russia, with over one-third of India's oil imports and 36% of its weapons coming from Russia [7]. - Trump's previous threats included imposing secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil unless a ceasefire agreement was reached in Ukraine [7]. Agricultural Negotiations - Trade negotiations have stalled primarily due to disagreements in the agricultural sector, where the US seeks greater access while India prioritizes food security and the interests of small farmers [8]. - Despite some concessions from India on tariffs for specific products, the overall trade deficit remains a concern for the US, which aims to reduce the $45.8 billion deficit with India [8].