US-India trade row: MEA official calls Donald Trump’s tariff hike a ‘unilateral decision’; says both sides were ‘very close to a solution’

A senior Indian diplomat criticised the United States for imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports. The US cited India’s continued import of discounted Russian oil as the reason. India called the move unfair. Despite the tensions, India will continue trade negotiations with the US. India is confident that solutions will be found.