‘Lost India’ to China? Trump goes into damage control mode, says nothing to worry about ties

After incendiary remarks strained ties with India, President Trump attempted damage control, affirming the “special relationship” despite disappointment over India’s Russian oil purchases, threatening a 50% tariff. This came after India rejected US demands, asserting its right to choose its oil sources. While some US officials adopted a confrontational stance, others signaled a desire to maintain the consequential relationship.