Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on India due to its continued purchase of Russian crude oil, despite prior warnings. Trump stated India is ‘fuelling the war machine’ and expressed dissatisfaction with the trade relationship. India’s foreign ministry has defended its position, citing national interests and accusing the US and EU of hypocrisy in their own dealings with Russia. Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on India due to its continued purchase of Russian crude oil, despite prior warnings. Trump stated India is ‘fuelling the war machine’ and expressed dissatisfaction with the trade relationship. India’s foreign ministry has defended its position, citing national interests and accusing the US and EU of hypocrisy in their own dealings with Russia.
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