‘If Indians don’t budge, Trump won’t need it’: Kevin Hassett cites India’s ‘intransigence’ as US tariffs take effect; calls ties ‘complicated’

The United States imposed 50 percent tariffs on Indian exports. This action is linked to trade disputes and geopolitical tensions. Kevin Hassett mentioned India’s reluctance to open markets and its Russian oil purchases. The tariff hike stems from President Trump’s Executive Order. India is moving to mitigate the impact of these tariffs.