Trump claims tariffs on India over Russian oil led Moscow to seek US talks. India denies halting purchases, citing economic factors.

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.

India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he would extend the tariff suspension on China for another 90 days, while adding that US tariffs on India are a big blow to Moscow.

President Donald Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on India, calling into question the prospects of a deal with a key US trading partner just days before his tariff deadline.

Discussions are advancing on ‘four parallel tracks’ involving negotiators, ministers, diplomats, and industry representatives, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the secondary tariffs on India could go up if "things don't go well" during talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the U.S. next month for the UNGA summit, with a possible meeting with Donald Trump to address strained trade relations. Ties have soured after Trump imposed a combined 50% tariff on Indian goods over market access disputes and Russian oil imports.