US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing fresh tariffs on India over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil, a move that could introduce new strains into India–US trade relations. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of his displeasure…
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Trump Says India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters that India “will not be buying oil from Russia” and had already “more or less stopped” purchases — comments that New Delhi has since described as inconsistent with its publicly stated energy policy. What Trump said Speaking to the media during a…
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India Denies Trump Claim on Modi, Russian Oil
New Delhi, October 16: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him of halting Russian oil imports. The ministry stated it was “not aware” of any recent phone conversation between the two leaders, casting doubt on…
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India to Keep Buying Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reaffirmed that India will continue importing Russian oil despite mounting pressure from the United States, which recently doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent. She emphasized that New Delhi’s energy security and economic stability will guide its decisions, not external pressure. Speaking to…