The India-US trade relationship is heating up. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused India of “slow-rolling” trade talks, expressing deep frustration just days after President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on Indian goods. In a sharp escalation, Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed fingers at India’s Russian oil purchases, even calling India “not a great global actor.” But India isn't backing down. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hit back in Parliament, assuring the country that national interest comes first, and that negotiations will continue on India’s terms. With the August 1 deadline looming and the next round of BTA talks set for August 25, will India hold its ground? #ustradetensions #scottbessent #donaldtrump #indiarussiaoil #trumptariffs #usindiatraderow #indianeconomy #foreignpolicy #marcorubio #piyushgoyal #indiausrelations #bilateraltradedeal #trumpindia #russianoil #globaltradecrisis #indiaparliament #indianforeignpolicy #americaindiarelations #modigovernment #indianenergysecurity #breakingnews #trending #bharat #toi #toibharat #indianews