Donald Trump talks tough on trade. He threatens tariffs, signs executive orders, and demands compliance from America's trading partners. But look closely at who actually gets punished, and a disturbing pattern emerges. Trump targets India while giving China a free pass. The reason? Pure fear.
India buys discounted Russian oil to protect its consumers from inflation and maintain energy security. For this, Washington slapped a 25 percent tariff penalty on Indian goods. Trump's executive order demands India stop these imports entirely, with monitoring mechanisms and threats of tariff reinstatement if compliance slips. Meanwhile, China purchases nearly half of Russia's crude oil exports in volumes far exceeding India's.
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