US EditionImposing Tariffs for Russian Oil Purchases ‘Causes a Rift with India’, Says Trump
The United States imposed a 50% tariff on India for buying Russian oil, a move that strained diplomatic ties but aims to curb funding for Russia's war in Ukraine, officials said.
- On September 12, 2025, US President Donald Trump stated in a Fox and Friends interview that enforcing a 50% tariff targeting India due to its purchases of Russian oil led to tensions between Washington and New Delhi.
- Trump explained he imposed the tariff due to India's status as Russia's biggest oil customer amid the Ukraine war, acknowledging this was a difficult decision.
- India justifies buying oil from Russia by citing national priorities and market factors, while New Delhi expressed regret over the US tariffs, noting that other nations have taken similar actions.
- US Ambassador Sergio Gor stated that Washington and New Delhi are close to concluding a trade deal, with Modi expressing confidence this will unlock the partnership's potential.
- The tariff imposition strained India-US ties but negotiations continue, and Trump expressed eagerness to discuss trade with Prime Minister Modi soon.
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'Causes a rift', Trump on imposing tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil
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