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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Trump's announcement to significantly increase import 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][2] Trade Relations - Trump has threatened to impose punitive tariffs on India if it continues to buy Russian weapons and oil, with a potential additional 25% tariff on top of existing rates [3][5] - The U.S. has been in trade negotiations with India, but no agreements have been reached after multiple rounds of talks, primarily due to India's reluctance to make concessions on agricultural and dairy tariffs [5][7] India's Oil Imports - India has significantly increased its imports of Russian oil, from an average of 68,000 barrels per day in January 2022 to a peak of 215,000 barrels per day in May 2023, making Russia its largest oil supplier [3][4] - In the first half of 2023, India imported an average of 1.75 million barrels of Russian oil per day, although recent price changes have led to a reduction in purchases by Indian state-owned oil companies [4] Economic Impact - The U.S. is India's largest export market, with Indian exports to the U.S. projected to account for 19.78% of total exports in the 2024-2025 fiscal year [9] - The imposition of a 25% tariff by the U.S. could potentially reduce India's economic growth rate by 0.2% according to estimates from Nomura Securities [9] Domestic Policy and Political Context - Indian Prime Minister Modi has emphasized the importance of protecting domestic agriculture and small industries, which are crucial for the livelihoods of many farmers [7][8] - Modi's government is under pressure to maintain its political base, especially with upcoming elections, making it unlikely to compromise on agricultural tariffs [7][8]