US EditionU.S. Claims India Halved Russian Oil Imports, Indian Foreign Ministry Denies Talks with Trump
India rejects US claims of a phone call with Prime Minister Modi and maintains its stance on Russian oil imports despite 50% tariffs on Indian goods, officials said.
- India has reduced Russian oil imports by 50%, according to a White House official following U.S.-India trade talks.
- Indian industry sources noted that the reduction may not be visible until December or January, as previous orders were finalized.
- No formal directive has been issued by the Indian government to cut imports, and officials have not commented on the matter.
- The extent of India's import cuts will be clearer once shipping data for December and January is available, which could impact U.S.-India energy cooperation.
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