The U.S. and India’s blossoming friendship is at risk of falling to pieces, observers have warned, as President Donald Trump threatens to substantially increase tariffs on Indian goods over its purcha

Previously, Mr Trump has complained about bilateral trade worth $190bn. India had hoped this would be a happy sign of ever closer ties. In Mr Trump’s view, though, it is bad news: at almost $46bn, America runs a “ MASSIVE TRADE DEFICIT WITH INDIA!

The men shared bear hugs, showered praise on each other and made appearances side by side at stadium rallies — a big optics boost for two populist leaders with ideological similarities. Each called the other a good friend.