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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'India no longer buying oil from Russia...': Trump calls it a 'good step' amid tariff dispute
US President Donald Trump has suggested that India may be ceasing its purchase of Russian oil, calling the possible move “a good step,” though he admitted he was uncertain about the development. The statement comes amid mounting trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, following the U.S. decision to impose fresh tariffs on Indian goods. In an interview with ANI, Trump responded to a question on penalties and his communication with Prime …
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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.
Reports: Indian Oil Refiners Pause Russian Purchases as Trump Tariffs Loom
India’s state-owned oil refineries stopped buying Russian oil last week, after President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned Moscow’s oil customers they could face crushing secondary sanctions for financing the war in Ukraine. The post Reports: Indian Oil Refiners Pause Russian Purchases as Trump Tariffs Loom appeared first on Breitbart.
According to Bloomberg, at least four tankers loaded with Russian oil are currently waiting in vain off the west coast of India after state-owned refineries there stopped purchasing this commodity from Russia due to concerns about a 100% tariff from the US and less favorable prices.
Exclusive: Indian state refiners pause Russian oil purchases, sources say
Indian state refiners have stopped buying Russian oil in the past week as discounts narrowed this month and U.S. President Donald Trump warned against purchasing oil from Moscow, industry sources said.
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