US Treasury Chief: India Halted Russian Oil Buys After Trump's 25% Tariffs

• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed India stopped buying Russian oil after a 25% tariff imposed by then-President Trump.
• Bessent's remarks were made during an interview with Fox News on Wednesday.
• India began purchasing Russian oil after the Ukraine conflict started, according to Bessent.
• The comments come as Washington considers a Russia Sanctions Bill proposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.
• Senator Lindsey Graham authored the bill, which has Trump's political clearance but awaits US Senate approval.

Why It Matters: US Treasury Secretary claims India ceased Russian oil imports due to Trump's 25% tariffs.