Trump: Modi 'Made Me Happy' on Oil, Warns of Tariffs

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Moneycontrol•05-01-2026, 08:54
Trump: Modi 'Made Me Happy' on Oil, Warns of Tariffs
- •Donald Trump claimed India substantially reduced Russian oil purchases to 'make me happy'.
- •He praised PM Modi as 'a very good man' but admitted he was previously unhappy with India's oil imports.
- •Trump warned of potential tariff hikes on India if it doesn't cooperate on the Russian oil issue.
- •India has previously denied Trump's claims about curbing Russian oil purchases.
- •Trump also criticized the 'lousy' Russian and 'worst' Venezuelan economies.
Why It Matters: Trump praises Modi but warns India of tariffs over Russian oil imports.
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