为何印度成了关税受气包？！莫迪与特朗普继续“硬碰硬”

Core Viewpoint - President Trump threatens to significantly increase tariffs on Indian products due to India's substantial purchases of Russian oil, which he claims allows India to profit at the expense of the U.S. [1][3] Trade Relations - The current tariff on Indian goods entering the U.S. is set at 25%, as per the U.S. announcement on July 31 [1] - Trump has expressed frustration over India's refusal to grant tariff concessions on agricultural and dairy products during trade negotiations [1][6] - The U.S. trade deficit with India is a major concern for Trump, who has previously urged India to purchase more U.S. oil to reduce this deficit [3][6] India's Oil Imports - India has been importing an average of 175,000 barrels of Russian oil daily in the first half of this year, despite U.S. threats [5] - The Indian government maintains that its imports of Russian oil are necessary to stabilize global oil prices and ensure affordable energy for its consumers [4][5] - India's oil imports from Russia have surged from 68,000 barrels per day in January 2022 to a peak of 2.15 million barrels per day in May 2023 [4] Negotiation Stalemate - Trade negotiations between the U.S. and India have stalled, with no agreements reached after multiple rounds of talks [6][8] - The U.S. has expressed the need for more time to assess India's willingness to open its markets further [6] - India's strong stance on protecting its agricultural and dairy sectors is a key point of contention in the negotiations [8] Political Context - The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Modi, is under pressure to protect local farmers and industries, especially ahead of the 2024 elections [9] - Modi has called for citizens to buy domestically produced goods to bolster the economy amid global uncertainties [9] - The U.S. tariffs on Indian goods are higher than those imposed on neighboring South Asian countries and emerging economies like Vietnam and Indonesia [10] Economic Impact - The imposition of a 25% tariff by the U.S. is projected to reduce India's economic growth rate by 0.2% according to Nomura Securities [10]