Trump: Tariffs Strained Ties with Modi Over Russian Oil Purchases

• Donald Trump stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "not that happy" due to US tariffs on India's Russian oil purchases.
• Trump claimed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, including a 25% levy specifically for Russian oil imports, impacting trade relations.
• He defended tariffs as financially beneficial for the US and a means to influence India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Trump mentioned India's order of 68 Apaches and his attempts to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• India has previously denied Trump's claim that PM Modi assured him of stopping Russian oil purchases.

Why It Matters: Trump claims US tariffs on Russian oil purchases strained ties with Modi; India denies assurances.