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06 Aug

Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Over Continued Russian Oil Purchases

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsDonald Trump, Executive Order, India, Russian oil, Tariffs, U.S-India trade, U.S. sanctions

Washington, D.C., August 6, 2025 — In a bold escalation of U.S. economic pressure tied to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order today imposing a 25% tariff on all imports from India. The move comes in direct response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which the administration has deemed a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.The executive order cites authority from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, asserting that India's direct and indirect imports of Russian crude oil violate the spirit of sanctions previously placed…

06 Aug

Trump Denies Knowledge of Russian Imports Amid India Row Over Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia US trade dispute, MEA response, Russian fertilizers, Russian oil, Trump Russia imports

Washington, August 6, 2025: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed ignorance about continued American imports of Russian chemicals and fertilizers, even as India pushed back strongly against his decision to raise tariffs over its oil trade with Moscow.Responding to a question at a White House press briefing, Trump said, “I don’t know anything about it. We will have to check,” when asked whether the US still imports Russian chemicals and fertilizers despite criticizing India’s purchases from Russia.The statement follows Trump's Monday post on Truth Social, where he accused India of buying “massive amounts” of Russian oil and reselling it…