As Washington threatens tariffs to curb India’s Russian oil buys, Moscow has struck back. Sergei Lavrov warned that “ancient civilisations” like India won’t bow to coercion — a sharp reminder as New Delhi juggles energy security with U.S. and EU trade talks.
Read MoreIn the fraught aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan. Instead of staying silent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi bluntly denied it — a rare act of strategic defiance that reshaped global perceptions.
Read MorePeter Navarro’s combative rhetoric is back, targeting India over Russian oil imports and trade practices. As talk of punitive U.S. tariffs resurfaces, India must balance protecting exporters, preserving strategic autonomy, and deepening a resilient economic partnership with Washington.
Read MoreAs Washington sharpens its tariff tools, Peter Navarro’s remark that “India is coming to the table” signals more than dialogue — it’s coercive choreography, aiming to bend India’s trade posture without admitting America’s own waning leverage.
Read MoreU.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent’s warning — no new tariffs on China over Russian oil unless Europe moves first — marks a pivotal shift. Sanctions are no longer American edicts; their bite now hinges on Europe’s will to bear the pain.
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