US EditionIndian state refiners pause Russian oil purchases, Reuters reports
- On August 1, 2025, US President Donald Trump implemented a 25 percent tariff along with an extra charge on imports from India, citing concerns over India's trade relationship with Russia and its high tariff rates.
- The tariff followed concerns over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and military equipment, which the US sees as sustaining Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
- A senior U.S. official acknowledged India as a strategic partner but highlighted that its ongoing imports of Russian oil remain a notable source of tension in their bilateral relationship.
- Rubio conveyed that the President is openly frustrated because India continues to purchase large quantities of Russian oil despite having numerous other suppliers to choose from.
- A senior White House official acknowledged that resolving the issues with India will take time, while the tariffs aim to pressure India to reduce reliance on Russian imports.
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US President Donald Trump said he was informed of India's alleged intention to no longer buy Russian oil.
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大纪元 Epoch TimesUS President Donald Trump said today that he "heard that India will no longer buy oil from Russia," Reuters reported. As reported by TASS, Trump said that India would stop buying oil from Russia in order to reach a trade deal with the US.
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right21Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Right
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C 22%
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