CNBC-Awaaz Exposes Reuters' Misinterpretation of Trump's India-Russia Oil Tariffs Statement

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CNBC Awaaz•05-01-2026, 13:49
CNBC-Awaaz Exposes Reuters' Misinterpretation of Trump's India-Russia Oil Tariffs Statement
- •CNBC-Awaaz investigated Donald Trump's statement on India's Russian oil purchases and US tariffs.
- •Reuters allegedly misinterpreted Trump, suggesting India's reduction was voluntary, heating up US-India ties.
- •Trump actually stated India is reducing Russian oil imports due to US tariff pressure, not voluntarily.
- •Trump hinted at further tariffs if India doesn't heed US concerns, while also calling Narendra Modi a good friend.
- •The investigation highlights how misreporting can create confusion on sensitive international issues.
Why It Matters: CNBC-Awaaz clarifies Trump's statement: India's reduced Russian oil is due to US tariff pressure.
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