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Published Jul 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM IST
Indian diplomat and commentator Deepak Vohra explained Trump’s tariff decision as a mix of strategic economic goals and geopolitical pressure. He noted that the move aligns with Trump’s “America First” agenda to cut the $45.7 billion US trade deficit with India and push for reciprocal trade terms. Vohra highlighted that the additional penalty tied to Russia adds a geopolitical angle, pressuring India to reduce its ties with Moscow.