Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing continued Russian oil imports, marking a sharp downturn in ties and threatening billions in Indian exports.
00:00In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, United States President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods.
00:08The move responds to India's continued imports of Russian oil and marks the most serious downturn in US-India relations since Trump's return to office in January.
00:19The new duties, effective 21 days after August 7th, will raise tariffs on some Indian exports to 50%.
00:27This marks one of the highest tariff rates imposed by the US on any of its trading partners to date.
00:33In response, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would never compromise the interests of the country's farmers.
00:40Modi acknowledged that defending these sectors could come at a personal cost, but said he was prepared to bear it.
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