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Trump hints at new tariffs on India over Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to India over its continued imports of Russian oil, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of his displeasure on the issue.Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said the United States could consider raising tariffs on India if New Delhi does not cooperate on reducing purchases of Russian oil. “We could raise tariffs on India if they don't help on the Russian oil issue,” he said.Trump added that the Indian leadership was conscious of his stance. “They wanted to make me happy, basically. PM Modi’s a very good man. He’s a good guy. He knew I was not happy. It was important to make me happy. They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very quickly,” the US president said.

The remarks came after US Senator Lindsey Graham, who was accompanying Trump on Air Force One, said that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration were the “chief reason” India is now buying substantially less Russian oil.Graham referred to his proposed tariff legislation that seeks to impose levies of up to 500 per cent on imports from countries purchasing Russian oil. He said pressure needs to be applied on customers of Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump said sanctions were “hurting Russia very badly” before referring to India. Graham then noted that the US had imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India over its purchase of Russian oil.“I was at the Indian Ambassador’s house about a month ago and all he wanted to talk about is how they are buying less Russian oil. ‘Would you tell the President to relieve the tariff?’” Graham said.The comments underline continued pressure from Washington on countries maintaining energy trade with Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.


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