Trump Warns India on Tariffs Over Russian Oil, Praises Modi
Trump Warns India on Tariffs Over Russian Oil, Praises Modi
Trump ties possible tariffs to India's Russian oil imports, while praising Modi; India denies Modi ever assured him to halt oil purchases.
President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to India: tariffs could rise if New Delhi continues buying Russian oil. In remarks tied to the broader Russia-Ukraine conflict, he highlighted Washington’s leverage over Moscow and signaled that India’s oil decisions could shape the tariff landscape. Trump even paused to call Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "very good man" and described their relationship as special, underscoring a high-stakes diplomatic dynamic between the two capitals.
