US EditionTrump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases
Trump warned he could quickly raise U.S. tariffs on India if it does not reduce Russian oil imports, linking energy purchases to ongoing trade talks and existing 50% tariffs.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump threatened to quickly raise tariffs on India if it continues trading with Russia during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One.
- Trade data show a sharp rise in Russian oil imports; India imported roughly $31.6 billion worth of Russian crude till October 2025, Ministry of Commerce and Industry data show.
- The US already imposed a 25 percent tariff on India over Russian oil, while Congress considers powers for tariffs up to 500 percent, pushed by Senator Lindsey Graham .
- New Delhi has been pushing to close the first tranche of a bilateral trade deal, but negotiations are stalled even as India's exports to the US rose, totaling about $50.8 billion between April and November 2025.
- G7 price caps set a sub-$60 per barrel limit to reduce Moscow's revenues, and since last year Donald Trump has urged India to buy more American energy products.
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'Heard Audio Clip Of Trump On Modi': M Kharge's Swipe At PM On Russian Oil
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "I do not understand why Modi is bending before him (Trump). This is harmful for the nation. Stand for the country. You nod to whatever he says. The country did not elect you as the PM to nod," slammed Kharge. India News | 'I Do Not Understand Why Modi is Bending Before Trump': Kharge Slams PM over Trump Remarks on Oil, Foreign Policy.
More tariff hike by US on India may hit exports: Experts
New Delhi: Any move by the US to further increase tariffs or import duties on Indian goods could severely impact the country’s exports to Washington, experts said. However, they said, it may also push exporters to accelerate diversification and de-risk their overseas markets. US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Sunday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was unhappy with India’s purchases of Russian oil and that Washin…
Washington is ready to raise the tariffs quickly.
Trump Says US Could Increase Tariffs on India Due to Russian Oil Imports
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 4 that his administration could increase tariffs on imports from India if the country keeps buying Russian oil, as the United States seeks to push Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew that the continued purchase of Russian oil could affect U.S.–India trade relations. “Modi is a very good man. He’s a good guy.…
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