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Trump Claims US Losing India, Russia to China

9/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

President Trump stated that the US has "lost" India and Russia to China, citing the recent SCO summit.
He criticized India's 50% tariff on US imports and its ongoing purchase of Russian oil.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refrained from commenting but called US tariffs a "miscalculation."
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed claims of India aiding Russia as "inaccurate and misleading."
India continues to value its strategic partnership with the US, despite recent tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 1971 marked a pivotal moment in India's foreign relations, aligning it closely with the Soviet Union amid rising tensions with the United States. This alliance was further complicated by U.S. tariffs, including a 50% import tax on Indian goods, reflecting ongoing geopolitical shifts that continue to influence India's balancing act between major powers today.

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Story summary

President Trump stated that the US has "lost" India and Russia to China, citing the recent SCO summit.
He criticized India's 50% tariff on US imports and its ongoing purchase of Russian oil.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refrained from commenting but called US tariffs a "miscalculation."
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed claims of India aiding Russia as "inaccurate and misleading."
India continues to value its strategic partnership with the US, despite recent tensions.

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