Because despite an interim trade deal, new US laws could slap 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil… and India’s one of them. Imagine that; you’re just trying to keep your economy running, and suddenly you’re caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war. Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran didn’t sugarcoat it: India’s size and location mean we can’t pick sides between global blocs. But staying independent? It might cost us higher energy prices and supply headaches. So what’s the takeaway? Behind every tariff threat and diplomatic whisper, there’s a real impact on jobs, inflation, and your monthly grocery bill. Stay alert; this isn’t just foreign policy. It’s your future.