US EditionUS Buying Russian Uranium, but Criticising Indian Energy Imports? This Is What US President Donald Trump Has to Say
UNITED STATES, INDIA, AUG 5 – US President Trump denied knowledge of imports of Russian uranium and fertilisers while planning to raise tariffs on India over its Russian oil purchases, despite $24.5 billion in US-Russia trade since 2022.
- On August 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he was unaware of the United States bringing in Russian uranium and fertilizers, while simultaneously criticizing India for its energy dealings with Russia.
- Trump's remarks followed his announcement to substantially raise tariffs on India due to its continued Russian oil imports, which India and others have deemed unjustified and unreasonable.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated that India’s imports are driven by market needs and energy security after Western nations diverted traditional energy supplies to Europe, and emphasized India will safeguard its national interests.
- MEA highlighted that the U.S. itself continues to import Russian uranium hexafluoride, fertilizers, and chemicals, describing the targeting of India as 'unjustified and unreasonable'; Trump reiterated, 'I don't know anything about it.'
- The tariff escalation signals rising U.S. pressure on India over its Russia trade, while India rejects this stance and plans to protect its economic and energy security interests amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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