Bolton criticized Trump for undermining decades of US diplomatic efforts to draw India away from its long-standing ties with Russia and China. The tariffs, imposed on India due to its continued purchase of Russian oil, include over 50% in duties, with a 25% secondary tariff justified by Trump as necessary to prevent India from funding Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. Bolton criticized Trump for undermining decades of US diplomatic efforts to draw India away from its long-standing ties with Russia and China. The tariffs, imposed on India due to its continued purchase of Russian oil, include over 50% in duties, with a 25% secondary tariff justified by Trump as necessary to prevent India from funding Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.