<h1>Senior US Official Says India and Russia Aligning with China After Trilateral Summit, Tariff Hike Sparks Legal Trade Risks</h1> A senior US official publicly accused India and Russia of aligning with China after a trilateral summit among the leaders of India, China and Russia; the statement followed US measures doubling tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, including a 25% surcharge linked to India's purchase of Russian crude. Legally, the tariff escalation raises potential issues under international trade law and World Trade Organization obligations, could prompt dispute settlement or retaliatory trade measures, and may affect existing bilateral agreements and energy contracts. The public commentary may complicate diplomatic negotiation and dispute resolution efforts.