US EditionTrump Lashes Out At India And Russia’s ‘Dead Economies’ And Responds To Medvedev’s War Threat
UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – The tariffs penalize India for purchasing Russian energy and arms amid the Ukraine conflict, with Trump calling both economies "dead," impacting major trade relations, officials said.
- On July 31, 2025, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, and said `they can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.`
- Earlier this month, Trump noted India’s reliance on Russian arms and energy, calling its tariffs 'far too high' and 'the most strenuous and obnoxious' barriers.
- Launching a fresh attack on Truth Social, Trump wrote 'I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.'
- On Wednesday, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said it will take all steps necessary to secure national interest, referencing the UK trade agreement, amid Trump's tariff threats.
- Despite his harsh stance, Trump said duties could be eased 'soon' if a deal is reached, leaving room for negotiations, according to his recent remarks.
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Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on India: An opportunity, and a step too far
It raises stakes for India but also presents a moment to seize the initiative. On the other hand, the US president threatening to impose an additional “penalty” for buying Russian oil and defence hardware is unacceptable
Trump calls India, Russia ‘dead economies’ as new tariffs loom
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 — President Donald Trump labelled Russia and US ally India “dead economies,” indicating that his threat to ramp up tariffs on New Delhi will now go ahead.In a social media post sent at midnight Wednesday, Trump said “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.”“We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World.…
Tariffs And Ties: How Deep Is India's Dependence On Russia?
US President Donald Trump has described India and Russia as "dead economies" as he formally confirmed that Indian exports to United States wiill face a 25 per cent tariff along with a "penalty" for its trade with Moscow.
Opposition parties condemned Trump’s new tariffs on India as “unreasonable” and criticised PM Modi’s silence. Rahul Gandhi endorsed Trump’s ‘dead economy’ jibe.
Day after imposing tariff, Trump calls Indian economy 'dead'
Washington: US President Donald Trump once again mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said that the two countries can take their “dead economies down together”. The US president’s fresh criticism of New Delhi and Moscow came hours after announcing 25 percent tariffs against India, plus a “penalty” for its trade with Russia. “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together,…
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