Trump Hits India With 26% Tariff Despite Close Ties With Modi
President Donald Trump has imposed a steep 26% tariff on Indian imports, marking one of the highest rates applied to any major U.S. trading partner. The move comes despite Trump’s warm relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was among the first foreign leaders to meet him after his return to the Oval Office. A Sudden Jolt to U.S.-India Trade Relations The tariff decision was unexpected given the optics…