U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian exports—bringing some rates to a staggering 50%—has plunged U.S.-India relations to their lowest point in decades. The move, a response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil, threatens nearly $87 billion in Indian exports and puts the future of strategic ties at risk. As both governments brace for economic fallout, experts highlight the urgent need for diplomacy: Indian officials urge continued talks, while analysts like Bera say that President Trump should pick up the phone and call Prime Minister Modi directly to de-escalate tensions. Can the world’s largest democracies find common ground, or will economic brinkmanship upend decades of progress? Watch to understand what’s at stake—and what it’ll take to restore the partnership.
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