President Trump's unexpected and harsh criticism of India's economy and trade policies has left Indian officials scrambling for a response. Trump's comments, described as a 'verbal slap in the face', have caught India off guard and strained US-India relations. The Indian government is now working to mitigate the potential economic consequences of Trump's threatened tariff actions, facing an unprecedented situation with no established protocol for such public attacks.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.