Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on Indian goods due to its Russian oil imports and resale, escalating trade tensions.

• Trump accused India of profiting from Russian oil amid the Ukraine war, calling the move "unjustified and unreasonable."
• India defended its energy strategy, stressing national interest and vowing to protect its economic and strategic autonomy.
• A future U.S.-India deal is possible, but relations may deteriorate before improving amid growing geopolitical friction.