How tariffs could raise U.S.-India tensions

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published August 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM EDT

The U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India on Wednesday, threatening to raise tensions with a major trading partner and destabilize global markets.

NPR international correspondent Diaa Hadid talks with host Robin Young about what this means.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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