美国再对印度放狠话：次级关税可能加码！

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that Washington may impose secondary tariffs on India, contingent on the outcome of President Trump's meeting with President Putin regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][2]. Group 1: U.S.-India Trade Relations - The U.S. has already imposed a 25% punitive tariff on India due to its purchase of Russian oil and weapons [2][5]. - Trump's tariffs are part of a broader strategy to boost the U.S. economy and achieve fair global trade, labeling India as a "tariff abuser" [5]. - The trade negotiations between the U.S. and India have been ongoing for months, with a new round expected to restart on August 25 [5]. Group 2: Impact of Russian Oil Imports - India's imports of Russian oil have surged to account for 35% to 40% of its crude oil imports in 2024, up from just 3% in 2021 [4]. - India defends its purchase of Russian oil as necessary to protect millions of its poor citizens from rising costs [4]. - The increase in Russian oil imports has strained U.S.-India relations and disrupted ongoing trade negotiations [3]. Group 3: Economic Consequences - Trump's new 50% tariff on India is set to take effect on August 27, which some experts believe could amount to a trade embargo [6]. - This would make India the most heavily taxed trade partner of the U.S. in Asia, potentially hindering its export-oriented industries like textiles and jewelry [6]. - The tariffs could lead to a decrease in India's economic growth rate by as much as 0.5 percentage points [6].