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Trump Threatens India: Massive Tariffs Over Russian Oil

10/21/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatens India with "massive" tariffs unless it stops purchasing Russian oil.
Trump claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop these imports, but India denies.
The United States argues that India's oil purchases finance Russia's war in Ukraine.
Despite claims of reduced purchases, India's imports of Russian crude are projected to rise by 20% this month to 1.9 million barrels per day.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatens India with "massive" tariffs unless it stops purchasing Russian oil.
Trump claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop these imports, but India denies.
The United States argues that India's oil purchases finance Russia's war in Ukraine.
Despite claims of reduced purchases, India's imports of Russian crude are projected to rise by 20% this month to 1.9 million barrels per day.