India Faces Critical Choices Amid Rising Tariffs and Global Tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed readiness to face significant consequences for resisting US tariffs, which were increased to 50% on Indian exports in response to India's refusal to allow GM crop imports and its continued purchase of Russian oil. The move has strained US-India relations, with India emphasizing sovereignty and strategic autonomy, especially in protecting its farmers. The tariffs threaten major sectors of Indian exports to the US, prompting calls for India to improve its competitiveness and diversify trade partnerships. The situation marks a serious public rift, with both sides unlikely to benefit from a rupture.