Russian oil purchases
US Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to End Trump's 50% Tariffs on India, Citing Illegal Use of Emergency Powers
Dec 13, 2025 11:54 am CST
Three US Representatives have introduced a resolution to terminate President Trump's national emergency declaration imposing 50% tariffs on Indian imports. Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey, and Raja Krishnamoorthi argue these tariffs are illegal, harm American consumers and workers, disrupt supply chains, and damage US-India economic and security relations. The resolution aims to rescind the additional 25% "secondary" duties imposed on August 27, 2025, which followed earlier tariffs justified by India's purchases of Russian oil.
China Expresses Willingness to Work with India and Russia Following Putin's Delhi Visit
Dec 09, 2025 02:51 am CST
China has responded positively to Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India, emphasizing the importance of the three nations as key members of the Global South. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that sound relations among China, Russia, and India benefit regional stability and their national interests, while expressing readiness to advance bilateral ties from a strategic perspective despite past tensions.
India Defends Energy Policy After Trump Claims Modi Promised to Stop Russian Oil Purchases
Oct 16, 2025 01:52 pm CST
India has responded to US President Trump's claim that PM Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil by reaffirming its energy policy focuses on consumer interests and supply security. The MEA emphasized that India's import decisions are guided by market conditions and the need for diversified energy sources, while negotiations with the US on expanding energy cooperation continue.
Trump Claims Modi Promised to Stop Russian Oil Purchases, Sparking Political Controversy in India
Oct 16, 2025 12:40 pm CST
US President Donald Trump's claim that PM Narendra Modi promised to halt Russian oil purchases has ignited fierce opposition criticism in India. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Modi of being "frightened" of Trump and surrendering foreign policy decisions, while the Indian government remains silent on these assertions that contradict its previous stance on energy independence.
G7 Finance Ministers Announce Joint Measures to Target Increased Russian Oil Purchases and Sanctions Circumvention
Oct 02, 2025 06:55 am CST
G7 finance ministers have agreed to implement joint actions targeting entities increasing Russian oil purchases and those facilitating sanctions circumvention. The measures include potential trade restrictions and tariffs aimed at cutting off revenue streams supporting Russia's ongoing military operations in Ukraine, with Western powers considering further steps to restrict financial support for Moscow's war efforts.
Putin's India Visit: Strengthening Russia-India Ties Amid US Trade Tensions
Oct 01, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in December for talks with Prime Minister Modi, highlighting strong bilateral relations despite US sanctions over India's Russian oil imports. This diplomatic engagement occurs as India balances its traditional ties with Russia against Western pressure, maintaining its position as a major purchaser of Russian energy and arms.
Trump Urges Erdogan to Halt Russian Oil Purchases While Discussing F-35 Fighter Jet Program Reinstatement
Sep 26, 2025 03:29 am CST
During a significant White House meeting, President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop purchasing Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict while hinting at possible reinstatement to the F-35 fighter jet program. This marked Erdogan's first visit since Turkey's 2019 expulsion from the program following their acquisition of Russian S-400 missile systems. The two leaders addressed multiple contentious issues including Turkey's Russian energy dependence, defense cooperation, and regional conflicts in Gaza and Syria.
PM Modi and Trump to Meet Soon as US Official Confirms Positive Relations and Upcoming Quad Summit
Sep 25, 2025 04:11 pm CST
A senior US State Department official has confirmed plans for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their "very, very positive" relationship despite recent trade tensions. The official also revealed preparations for the next Quad Summit to be hosted by India either later this year or early 2026, while addressing ongoing discussions about Russian oil purchases, new H-1B visa fees, and the revocation of Chabahar Port exceptions, emphasizing that the US still considers India a "critical partner" in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump Aide's "Don't Want To Punish India" Remark And A Crude Suggestion
Sep 25, 2025 10:33 am CST
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has urged India to reconsider its purchases of discounted Russian crude and said Washington does not intend to punish New Delhi with punitive tariffs, but aims to bring an end to Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.
India, US Hold Trade Talks, Both Sides Describe Them As "Positive"
Sep 16, 2025 10:20 pm CST
Talks between the US and India on a bilateral trade agreement, the first since 50% tariffs were imposed by Donald Trump, have been described by the American side as "positive".