India, Aug. 8 -- Former US deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell launched criticism on US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on India. While announcing the tariffs, Trump has been citing India's purchase of Russian oil as the reason for doing so.

In an interview with CNBC International, Campbell said that America's relations with India were at risk owing to the tariffs. "America's most important relationship in the 21st century is with India. Much of that is now at risk," the former US official said.

He further said that the Indian government was in a "difficult position" because of the manner in which Trump had spoken about the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Campbell also urged India to not gi...