India, Aug. 14 -- The world is in flux, and India is being tested. But every challenge is also an opportunity. Tariffs and global headwinds should not weaken our resolve; they must galvanise us. India must act boldly to seize this moment. This is our once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead. We must not let it slip.

From August 27, India faces a 50% tariff, among the highest of President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs. The US accuses India of financing Russia by buying Russian oil. However, Turkiye, the largest importer of Russian oil products, faces 15% tariffs, the same as the European Union, which has paid 297 billion euros for Russian gas since January 2022. The White House also remains unaware of US imports of palladium or fert...