Trump Threatens 500% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases

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News18•08-01-2026, 11:53
Trump Threatens 500% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases
- •Donald Trump greenlights 'Russia Sanctions Act of 2025', targeting countries buying Russian oil.
- •US Senator Lindsey Graham announced the bill, aiming to punish nations "fueling Putin's war machine."
- •India, China, and Brazil are identified as potential targets for these sanctions.
- •The bill could impose up to 500% tariffs on goods imported into the United States from targeted countries.
- •This move comes despite Trump's previous statements about a good relationship with PM Narendra Modi.
Why It Matters: Trump plans harsh tariffs on India for Russian oil, signaling a major shift in US-India relations.
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