Trump Slapped India with 50% Tariff to Put ‘Secondary Pressure’ on Russia: White House
- Trump increased tariffs on India from 25 percent to 50 percent to exert pressure on Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called India's oil trade with Russia 'unacceptable,' suggesting it benefits from discounted supplies.
- New Delhi rejected Washington's accusations, labeling them as 'unjustified and unreasonable.'
- Russia affirmed that its oil trade with India remains resilient and will strengthen despite external pressures.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
17 Articles
17 Articles
The extra tariff imposed on India by US President Donald Trump was actually imposed to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. We are not saying this, but in response to the criticism of Trump's move, this big claim has been made by the White House itself.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources17
Leaning Left1Leaning Right7Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Right
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Right
78% Right
11%
11%
R 78%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium