Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease
India imports about one-third of its oil from Russia despite US tariffs totaling 50%, with imports projected to rise 20% this month, according to commodities data.
- US President Donald Trump warned India about 'massive tariffs' if it continues to buy Russian oil, stating that India is currently paying a total of 50 percent in tariffs.
- Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil, which India denies.
- India receives about one-third of its oil from Russia, despite facing pressure from the US regarding its energy ties with Moscow.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs stated they are 'unaware of any conversation' between Trump and Modi regarding Russian oil purchases.
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Trump vows to keep ‘massive’ tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE >>President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying “massive” tariffs if it did not do so.


India draws oil from Russia's economy – to Donald Trump's displeasure. The US President is now succumbing to New Delhi's compulsion.
Trump Vows India’s ‘Massive Tariffs’ Will Remain Until Russian Oil Imports Stop
President Donald Trump on Oct. 19 said that India will continue to face “massive tariffs” if it keeps buying Russian oil. “I spoke with Prime Minister [Narendra] Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing the Russian oil thing,” the president told reporters aboard Air Force One, reiterating previous assurances he said he had received from the Indian premier. Trump added that if India does not adhere to this, “then they’ll just continu…
Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying "massive" tariffs if it did not do so.
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