TACO : Trump again chickens out ! Indian diplomacy at its best…
Trump’s Tariff Blow Pushes India Toward Russia–China Axis, BRICS Rises Stronger
TACO : Trump again chickens out ! Indian diplomacy at its best…”Using tariffs as a weapon to suppress other countries violates the UN Charter, undermines the WTO rules and is both unpopular and unsustainable.” In a surprising geopolitical turn, the U.S. decision under President Donald Trump to impose steep 50% tariffs on certain Indian goods has triggered unintended consequences. Instead of pressuring New Delhi into trade concessions, the move appears to have pushed India further toward deepening its economic and strategic partnerships with Russia and other BRICS nations.
At the heart of the tension is the Indo-Russian oil trade. For years, India has relied on Russian crude to fuel its growing economy. Reports suggest that behind the tariff drama, Trump was seeking leverage to slow or redirect India’s energy deals with Russia, while simultaneously eyeing influence over BRICS economic strategies.
— Shashank Mattoo tweets on X !
“Trump’s tariffs against India are intended to hurt Russia but they could push India closer to Russia and to China to oppose these tariffs,” says Trump’s former National Security Adviser John Bolton pic.twitter.com/giygAoGEJT
— Shashank Mattoo (@MattooShashank) August 8, 2025
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton also called out Trump’s bias towards China over India and said it could be an “enormous mistake”. “Trump’s leniency on the Chinese and heavy-handed tariffs on India jeopardize decades of American efforts to bring India away from Russia and China,” the former aide of the President asserted.
— DNA tweets on X !
India Cancels $3.6 Billion Boeing P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft Deal | India US News#DNAVideos #india #usa #trump
For more videos, click here https://t.co/6ddeGFqM3o pic.twitter.com/BKKF4cGLPx
— DNA (@dna) August 8, 2025
The tariffs were followed by India’s decision to cancel a significant maritime weapons procurement deal with the United States. Analysts say this was more than a business decision — it was a political message. By walking away from the deal, India signaled it would not compromise its defense autonomy in exchange for favorable trade terms.
— barkha dutt tweets on X !
“Ready to Pay Personal Price” I Modi’s Strong First Response to Trump’s 50% Tariff- “Interests of farmers, fishermen, dairy, will never be compromised”- Breaking now @themojostory – #Trump vs #India – relations between both nations nosedive thanks to Trump’s Bruised Ego pic.twitter.com/lBrGIDCOxC
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) August 7, 2025
Meanwhile, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) has been strengthening its internal economic mechanisms, including developing alternative payment systems and enhancing trade in national currencies. India’s alignment with BRICS partners, particularly Russia, now appears to be accelerating.
— Vijay Chauhan tweets on X !
“I will not call #Trump to negotiate anything. I will call #PMModi, I will call Xi Jinping, but not Trump.”
– Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil
The world trusts PM Modi!😎 pic.twitter.com/6h32Xj4f5E
— Vijay Chauhan (@_VijayChauhan) August 6, 2025
The episode underscores a larger trend: U.S. tariff policies, when perceived as coercive, can undermine its influence in fast-growing economies. As India and Russia draw closer in energy, defense, and trade, and BRICS asserts itself as a parallel economic bloc, Washington may find that its pressure tactics have had the opposite effect — reinforcing the very alliances it sought to weaken.
— Hindustan tweets on X !
🚨 INDIA 🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺 RUSSIA DEAL
Right after Trump announced 25% tariff —
India signs a new deal with Russia for tech & industry boost.
Includes: Aluminium, Fertilizers, Railways & Mining.🔥 India showing no fear.#Trump #indiarussia #TrumpTariff pic.twitter.com/DBYb5itpwA
— Hindustan (@InsideHindustan) August 6, 2025
Trump has accused India of indirectly financing the Ukraine war by purchasing Russian crude, claiming the revenue helps Moscow sustain its military campaign.
Meanwhile, Delhi shifts its attention towards Moscow and Beijing.
— Amitabh Chaudhary tweets on X !
“Trump is so DESPERATE for a WIN on Ukraine that he is willing to SACRIFICE India.
His Approval Ratings are DROPPING and the Mid-Term elections are coming up.”
-CNBC’s Sri Jegarajah#TrumpTariffs #IndiaUSTrade #Trump pic.twitter.com/YuIKLUXmuy
— Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) August 8, 2025
” The economics is just all wrong”.
Top U.S economist Steve Hank professor at John Hopkins University says U.S president is “destroying himself” by launching a trade war against the rest of the world, and the tariff decision is “absolutely rubbish” and merely “resting on sand”,” the economics is just all wrong”.
“The main thing is to follow Napoleons advice – he said never interfere with an enemy in the process of destroying oneself. I think Trump is destroying himself”.
“I think in the case of India, Prime minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S. Jaishankar should keep their cards close to the chest and wait for a little while. The reason I say that is I think Trump’s house of cards will collapse. The economic tremors for tariffs are resting on sand”
On a lighter side memes !
— Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Memes tweets on X !
Elon’s son is speaking on behalf of the entire world..😂 @elonmusk #Trump pic.twitter.com/pXttLG67g3
— Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Memes,🇮🇳 (@memenist_) August 4, 2025
Professor Hanke claimed there was a huge trade deficit in the U.S since the spending by the Americans is more than the gross national product. ‘So the economics is absolutely rubbish,” he said.
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