Watch | Why renewed Xi-Trump ties could put India in a difficult spot

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US comes at a crucial moment for India, with Donald Trump now empowered to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The bigger question is whether Trump will use that power against China — and what that could mean for New Delhi.

For India, the concern is that Trump could ultimately use the new tariff powers against New Delhi while taking a more cautious approach towards Beijing. The law gives him the authority to target major Russian energy buyers, but whether he exercises that power against China or India remains a separate question.