Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong criticized the US-imposed 50% tariff on India, calling it an abuse of economic power and an unfair measure linked to India’s oil purchases from Russia. He emphasized the need for Sino-Indian cooperation against US trade practices, framing it as a chance for both nations to align in a multipolar world. President Trump, meanwhile, has labeled US-India trade as imbalanced and indicated that further sanctions may follow if India does not alter its energy strategy. This situation places India in a challenging position between securing energy needs and navigating US trade pressures, while China attempts to strengthen ties with India amidst these tensions.