Explainer: Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs - will India budge on Russia crude oil trade?

Donald Trump's doubled tariffs on India, targeting its Russian oil trade, aim to pressure Putin on the Ukraine war. India faces a complex balancing act between maintaining ties with Russia and the US, its largest trading partner. While India may gradually reduce Russian oil dependency, a complete shift is unlikely due to economic and political considerations.

Aug 7, 2025 - 18:30
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Explainer: Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs - will India budge on Russia crude oil trade?
Donald Trump's doubled tariffs on India, targeting its Russian oil trade, aim to pressure Putin on the Ukraine war. India faces a complex balancing act between maintaining ties with Russia and the US, its largest trading partner. While India may gradually reduce Russian oil dependency, a complete shift is unlikely due to economic and political considerations.

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