Democrats: Trump's tariffs risk losing India to Russia at pivotal moment

• Democrats warn Trump's tariff policy risks damaging the US-India alliance and pushing India closer to adversaries.
• During a Congressional hearing, Rep. Kamlager-Dove criticized Trump for unraveling bipartisan progress and imposing higher tariffs on India than China.
• Lawmakers expressed concern that Trump's policies, including H-1B visa fees, undermine strategic priorities and people-to-people ties.
• A Putin-Modi selfie was displayed to illustrate how US pressure tactics could drive India towards Russia, causing "real and lasting damage" to trust.

Why It Matters: Trump's tariff policy endangers US-India alliance, benefiting rivals.