RT International The US imposed a 50% tariff on India in August of 2025, half of which was a penalty for buying crude from Russia
US President Donald Trump has threatened India with a tariff hike if New Delhi continues to buy oil from Russia.
Trump’s remarks come amid ongoing negotiations between New Delhi and Washington to clinch a trade deal.
“They do trade. And we can raise tariffs on them very quickly, and it would be very bad for them,” Trump said on board Air Force One.
Trump was adding to comments made by Senator Lindsey Graham, who said India had substantially reduced its oil purchases from Russia after Washington hit it with tariffs.
Trump threatens India with more tariffs over Russian oil
Adding to Lindsey Graham's statement to reporters that India has substantially reduced its purchases of Russian oil, the US President said, “They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very quickly.”
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