Trump Ratchets Up Pressure On Key Partner For Buying Russian Oil
President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to implement 50% tariffs on India as punishment for continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas. The tariffs climbed to some of the highest rates among U.S. trade…
President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to implement 50% tariffs on India as punishment for continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas.
The tariffs climbed to some of the highest rates among U.S. trade partners after Trump’s 21-day deadline for India, enacted on Aug. 6, expired today. India remains one of Russia’s most loyal customers for oil, importing approximately 1.75 million barrels per day between January and June 2025.
The tariffs have been accompanied by significant outcry from India, who see the move as potentially damaging to the nation’s relationship.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the tariffs were “extremely unfortunate” and that India would take “all actions necessary to protect its national interests.”
The Trump administration has been attempting to put an economic squeeze on Russia to increase the likelihood that Russian President Vladimir Putin will come to the peace table. The U.S. has also threatened