The fresh 25% tariffs slapped on Indian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump this week are being viewed by many as a negotiating tactic designed to force India to buy more U.S. energy products and other goods going forward.

As India faces escalating economic pressure from the US, its regional rival Pakistan hails closer ties with Washington.

Bloomberg reporters take your questions on how Trump’s tariffs on India mark a sharp reversal after more than a decade of deepening US–India ties, plus what it means for trade, markets and regional power dynamics.

US President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of trade negotiations with India, until the issue of tariffs is resolved. “No, not until we get it resolved,” Trump said in the Oval Office in response to a question on whether he expects increased trade negotiations with India since he has announced 50 per cent tariffs on the country.

Amid the ongoing tariff tussle between India and the United States, US President Donald Trump ruled out trade talks with New Delhi unless the tariff issue is resolved.