India, Aug. 8 -- The entire world knows a few things about the US President Donald Trump. First, he seeks attention and praise like a pampered baby. Second, he becomes a spoilt brat when his demands are ignored. Third, he is the most powerful person in the world whose words and deeds can change geopolitics.

All three traits are in full display as Trump issues threat after threat to India. This time, there is a threat of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports because India is "buying oil from Russia and selling it for a profit in the open market". Now, India is at par with Brazil in terms of tariff, and the latter too happens to be another country that faces the wrath of Trump. Not to mention South Africa which is accused by the US preside...