Russian oil imports
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on India Over Continued Russian Oil Purchases Despite Diplomatic Denials
Oct 20, 2025 10:34 am CST
US President Donald Trump has threatened to maintain or increase substantial tariffs on Indian exports unless India halts its Russian oil purchases, despite India's denial of previous claims about diplomatic agreements. This growing trade tension comes as India remains Russia's largest seaborne oil customer while the US attempts to isolate Moscow economically over the Ukraine conflict.
Former US Envoy Reveals How Trump Damaged US-India Relations Over Personal Ego and Pakistan Business Deals
Oct 16, 2025 03:08 pm CST
Rahm Emanuel, former US ambassador to Japan, criticizes President Trump for destroying 40 years of US-India diplomatic relations due to personal ego and financial interests in Pakistan. The deterioration comes at a strategic cost as India could have been a vital counterweight against China, while recent tariff increases have further strained bilateral relations.
Russia Defends Oil Trade with India Following Trump's Claims of Imminent End to Purchases
Oct 16, 2025 03:07 pm CST
Moscow has emphasized the importance of Russian oil to India's economy following Donald Trump's claims that Prime Minister Modi promised to end these purchases. While respecting India-US relations, Russia reminded of longstanding bilateral ties with India as the South Asian nation balances energy security concerns amid international pressure over Ukraine war-related sanctions.
Harvard Economist Warns: Trump's Tariffs and Immigration Crackdown Will Stifle US Economic Growth
Oct 01, 2025 07:11 pm CST
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff warns that the Trump administration's high tariffs on several countries and steep H-1B visa fee hikes will significantly hamper US economic growth. He emphasizes that restricting access to skilled foreign workers, particularly from India who comprise 70% of H-1B visa holders, will deprive American tech companies of crucial talent and recommends India lower its own tariffs while seeking diversified trade partnerships to mitigate potential economic impact.
Russia Confirms India-Russia Economic Ties Remain Strong Despite US Sanctions on Oil Trade
Sep 28, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed at the UN General Assembly that India-Russia economic relations face no threat from US tariffs on Russian oil imports. Highlighting their "particularly privileged strategic partnership," Lavrov noted upcoming high-level meetings and expressed full respect for India's sovereign foreign policy decisions under PM Modi's leadership.
India Rejects "Inaccurate and Misleading" Statements by Trump Advisor Peter Navarro on Russian Oil Purchases
Sep 26, 2025 02:00 pm CST
India has officially rejected controversial statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's trade policies and Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs called Navarro's remarks "inaccurate and misleading," as tensions rise following Trump's implementation of 50% tariffs on India and accusations that India is operating as a "laundromat for the Kremlin."
India Precarious Balance: The Hidden Costs of Russian Oil and Chinese Dependencies in Foreign Policy
Sep 09, 2025 08:37 pm CST
India's deepening engagement with Russia and China offers short-term economic benefits through discounted oil and essential manufacturing inputs, but creates dangerous asymmetric dependencies that threaten its economic sovereignty and geopolitical autonomy. This comprehensive analysis examines how the Russia-India-China axis exposes India to strategic vulnerabilities that outweigh tactical gains, while suggesting a polycentric approach to achieve sustainable economic resilience and diplomatic flexibility.
India Rejects Trump Adviser Peter Navarro's "Inaccurate and Misleading" Claims About Russian Oil Imports
Sep 05, 2025 09:45 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has officially rejected statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's Russian oil imports and foreign policy. The diplomatic tension has escalated following Navarro's controversial characterization of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "Modi's war" and his claims that India operates a "profiteering scheme" through Russian oil imports, amid growing trade disputes between the two nations.
"Risks Years Of Work": US Senator Slams Donald Trump Over 50% Tariff On India
Aug 08, 2025 11:38 am CST
Senior US Congressman Gregory Meeks has slammed President Donald Trump for his punitive tariffs against India over its import of Russian oil.
"We'll Cross The Bridge When We Get There": S Jaishankar On 500% Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil
Jul 03, 2025 02:17 pm CST
India is engaging with American lawmakers over concerns surrounding a new Russia sanctions bill introduced in the US Congress, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.