India is likely to be among the countries worst hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade offensive, with tariffs on Indian imports set to surge to 50% if a deal is not struck in three weeks. Below are various options for India to deal with the crisis.

Just as we cannot surrender the interests of our farmers and dairy industry, Trump is also looking for markets for the produce of the farmers in the Midwest, which are his support base.'

The Kremlin commented on Tuesday that Trump's comments were "attempts to force countries to stop trade relations with Russia."