Trump Threatens India: Stop Russian Oil or Face Higher Tariffs

• Donald Trump warned India of increased tariffs if it continues buying Russian oil, linking it to ongoing trade talks.
• Trump stated he wasn't happy with India's oil purchases and could "increase tariffs on them very quickly."
• The US had already doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% last year as a penalty for Russian oil imports.
• India became the largest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne crude oil after the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war, despite Western opposition.
• Trump's previous claim that PM Modi assured him of stopping Russian oil purchases was denied by India.

Why It Matters: Trump warns India of tariff hikes over Russian oil, escalating trade tensions.