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.

US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% as a penalty for its purchases of Russian oil, escalating a fight with a key Asian partner and sparking outrage in New Delhi.

As tensions rise between India and the United States over trade and energy policy, New Delhi and Moscow appear to be moving closer. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India later this month,