Trump's imposition of an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, coming into force on August 28, signals the most serious downturn in U.S.-India relations since his return to office in January, threatening to disrupt India's access to its largest export market.

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.

While Trump's bitter tirade has caused concerns in New Delhi, the US President's behaviour — unpredictable as it may seem — is not a bolt out of the blue.