Trump Tariffs Push India to Russia, China
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Sep 04, 2025 · Last updated Sep 05, 2025
The imposition of significant tariffs by the United States on India is expected to negatively impact trade relations and potentially shift India's economic and geopolitical alignment towards Russia and China. This could lead to increased volatility in global trade and investment flows, particularly affecting companies with significant exposure to these regions.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has strongly criticized Donald Trump's administration for imposing 50% tariffs on Indian products, including an additional 25% for India's continued purchase of Russian oil. Bolton asserts that these policies have 'shredded' decades of Western efforts to align India away from Russia and counter China's influence, pushing Narendra Modi's government closer to these nations. The tariffs, which took effect on August 27, have strained US-India relations, which previously saw $186 billion in trade in goods and services in 2024. Bolton's remarks coincide with the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, China, where Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also echoed concerns, stating that Donald Trump's trade policies are harming America's international reputation and making China appear more reliable on the global stage.
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