US EditionConcern Mounts in India as Trump Lashes Out and Trade Talks Stall
DMITROVSKY DISTRICT, MOSCOW OBLAST, JUL 31 – Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Indian imports over stalled trade talks and India's Russian oil purchases, while Medvedev warns such ultimatums risk escalating tensions, officials said.
- On July 31, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump warned former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to `watch his words`, stating `I don't care what India does with Russia` and characterizing both as dead economies.
- On July 31, 2025, tensions escalated as Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods effective August 1, amid stalled trade talks over dairy and agriculture barriers, with Medvedev warning of threats.
- Dmitry Medvedev said `Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war` after Trump warned Moscow until Aug. 8 to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face new sanctions.
- Hours after Trump’s tirade, the US Department of State sanctioned six Indian oil companies for engaging in Iranian petroleum trade, which generates billions of dollars for Iran.
- Next month’s August 1 tariff deadline arrives as India and the US, after five rounds of talks, hit an impasse days before the deadline.
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The Washington PostConcern mounts in India as Trump lashes out and trade talks stall
NEW DELHI - Few nations were as hopeful as India about President Donald Trump’s second term, analysts say, and few have been more disappointed.
Trump Admin Frustrated With India Over Russian Oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Donald Trump have criticized India in recent days as they try to discourage countries from propping up Russia. "India came to the table early. They've been slow rolling things," Bessent said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday. "So, I think that the president, the whole trade team's been frustrated with them, and also, India's been a large buyer of sanctioned Russian oil that they then resell as refi…
Trump ‘Frustrated’ With India: US Trade Secy As ‘Dead Economy’ Jibe Triggers Political Storm
Trump announced 25% tariffs on all Indian imports, citing slow trade talks and Russian oil purchases, sparking political reactions in New Delhi. Trump also criticised India's economy, a sentiment echoed by Rahul Gandhi.
India set to be 3rd largest economy: Minister after Trump's 'dead economy' jab
The minister’s remarks come amid rising concerns over the broader implications of the US move, including potential delays to the ongoing trade deal talks and uncertainty in sectors heavily reliant on US markets.
From ‘friend’ to ‘dead’ economy: How did India and the US get here?
US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on India and Russia, calling them ‘dead economies’. This comes a day after he announced a 25 per cent tariff on India, accusing it of having the highest levies among countries. The US State Department has also sanctioned six oil companies for trade with Iran. Amid this tension, New Delhi and Washington are attempting to negotiate a mutually beneficial trade deal
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