President Donald Trump suggested he would impose increased tariffs on additional countries buying energy from Russia — including China — after saying earlier Tuesday that he would raise levies on Indian exports within 24 hours.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) stated that they will see what happens over the next fairly short period of time and he has never said a percentage. The remarks were made during a press conference at the White House,

Indian experts believe the U.S. president is trying to gain short-term leverage in trade negotiations with New Delhi.

The U.S. and India’s blossoming friendship is at risk of falling to pieces, observers have warned, as President Donald Trump threatens to substantially increase tariffs on Indian goods over its purcha