Trump Threatens India with Higher Tariffs Over Russian Oil Standoff

• Donald Trump warned India of potential tariff hikes if it doesn't cooperate on the "Russian oil issue."
• The threat links to ongoing trade negotiations and past US actions of doubling tariffs to 50% on Indian goods.
• Trump previously claimed PM Modi assured him India would halt Russian oil purchases, a claim India denied.
• India now requires weekly disclosures of Russian and US oil purchases for data sharing with the US.
• Trade talks are stalled over US agricultural imports and India's protection of domestic industries.

Why It Matters: Trump escalates pressure on India regarding Russian oil, threatening increased tariffs amidst stalled trade talks.