US President Donald Trump has said that it was not an easy decision to impose tariffs (tax) due to buying Russian oil on India. He said that this caused a strain in the relationship between the two countries.

In an interview to Fox News, Trump said, “India was the biggest customer in Russia. I imposed 50% tariff on India, because they were buying oil from Russia. It was a big step and this increased differences with India.” Trump also said that Russia’s issue is more in Europe, less of America. He claimed that during his tenure he resolved many major controversies, including the issue of Pakistan-India.

India defended the purchase of oil from Russia

On the other hand, India has defended the purchase of Russian oil. India says that the purchase of energy depends on its national interest and market status.

Pressure from America

Sergio Gore, a nominated candidate for the post of Ambassador in India of Trump administration, said that the US wants India to buy American oil and petroleum products. He says that India’s more than 140 million population and fast growing middle class is a big market for America.

What did the American Commerce Secretary say?

Talking to CNBC, American Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik also indicated that if India stops buying Russian oil, then the trade agreement between the two countries may open.

Effect on India-US relations

In the last few months, there has been a lot of ups and downs in the relations between India and America, where India’s buying oil from Russia has caused the main dispute. The Modi government has said its side on this, saying that taking oil from Russia is completely in the national interest, because it gives cheaper fuel and ensures the energy security of the people. Meanwhile, in August, the US imposed 25% additional tariffs on some Indian products, which increased the total fee to 50%. Which is the highest among all the business partners of America.

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Us-India Trade Dispute: US President Donald Trump on Friday (September 12, 2025) admitted that the 50 percent tariff imposed on India has led to differences between the two countries. In a statement made in the White House, Trump said that it was not an easy task to impose 50 percent tariff on India.

Actually, the Trump administration has imposed 50 percent tariff on India due to buying Russian oil. This includes 25 percent general tariff and 25 percent additional penalty.

‘Both countries are close to agreement’

US President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gore for the post of Ambassador to India. Gor said that the US has called an Indian delegation to visit Washington next week and both countries are close to an agreement. He said, “We are interacting with Indian leaders. The President has invited India’s Commerce and Trade Ministers to meet next week. During this time he will also meet Ambassador Greer. An important agreement will be discussed in this meeting. We are no longer far from the agreement and only his nuances are going on.”

‘America is committed to quad group’

Sergio Gor also reiterated that the US is fully committed to the quad group (India, America, Japan and Australia). He said that this group is very important and indicated that President Trump could come to India to attend the Quad Summit to be held in India later this year.

Gore further said, “President is fully prepared to continue the quad meetings and strengthen it. He has already been conversed on his journey for the next quad meeting.” Recently, positive messages were exchanged between the two leaders on social media, which indicates improvement in relations.

US President Donald Trump has once again opened a front against Russia. They have the European Union (EU) It is said that if there is a pressure on Russia, then 100 percent tariff should be imposed on India. This showed Trump’s double character once again. He recently made a statement about India’s friendship. Trump said on Wednesday (September 10) that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a good friend and there will be a conversation on trade between India and US soon.

Trump has shared the post on Truth. He said through this, “I am happy to stating that talks are going on to remove the interruptions related to trade between India and America. I am keen to talk to my very good friends, Prime Minister Modi in the coming weeks. I am confident that it will be easy for both countries to solve the issue through this conversation. ‘

What did Donald Trump say to EU

According to the Reuters report, President Trump told the EU, ,Until India and China stop purchasing oil from Russia, keep the tariffs., He has advised to impose 100 percent tariff on India. An official of Trump said on this matter, we are fully ready, but we will do only when our European companions will take steps.

PM Modi replied to Trump’s post

Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday shared a post on social media platform X and described America as close friend and natural partner. He India,Expressing confidence in the ongoing thing on the trade deal between the US, they said that these discussions will make a way to open the immense possibilities of partnership between the two countries.

Let us know that there was a situation of tension between India and America for the last several days. Trump had first imposed 25 percent tariff on India, but later increased 25 percent tariff. Trump has trouble buying oil from Russia in India. He has also mentioned this many times.

There is a lot of discussion around the world of American tariffs. President Donald Trump has imposed 50 percent tariff on India. Meanwa US Strategic Affairs expert Ashley J. Telis has said that Trump is feeling cheated, because he was not given a credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May this year. However, Trump has taken the credits of ceasefire many times.

American expert Ashley J. Telis while talking to NDTV said, ,I think Trump is feeling cheated. He stopped the struggle of India and Pakistan. So they should have got credit, it is a matter of their rights., India had run Operation Sindoor after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. During this time more than a hundred terrorists were killed. The Pakistani army had also opened a front, India gave him a befitting reply.

Trump claimed to have ceasefire

The ceasefire was agreed between India and Pakistan on May 10 this year. A few hours later, Trump shared a post on the social media platform Truth. He had said through the post that India and Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire. Trump also claimed that the ceasefire was agreed after the intervention of the US.

Why Trump increased India tariff

Donald Trump is angry with India for many reasons. They want the Nobel Prize, but India turned their expectations. Trump shared the post on Truth last month and said that he had stopped the war six times. Trump was then seen taking a strict attitude against India. He put 50 percent tariff on it. The US President said that he buys oil from Russia and Russia is putting its earnings in Ukraine War.

The increased tension between India and America over tariffs does not seem to end at the moment. Meanwhile, there has been a reaction once again from America to purchasing oil from Russia. American senator Lindsay Graham has said that India is paying the price of supporting Vladimir Putin. Graham has also given strict warning to China and Brazil.

Senator Graham made serious allegations against India, China and Brazil. He said that these countries are supporting Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia. Graham said through X post, ,India, China, Brazil and other countries who are supporting Putin’s war machine by buying cheap Russian oil, how you feeling now, Innocent citizens including children have been killed due to your shopping. India is paying the price to support Putin. The remaining countries will also have to suffer soon.,

Russia attacks Ukraine again

According to The Moscow Times report, Russia once again attacked Ukraine on Thursday (August 28). He has attacked the capital Kiev with missiles and drones, in which at least 15 people are reported to have been killed. At the same time, many people have been injured. The diplomatic office of the European Union has been damaged. Along with this, many buildings have suffered heavy damage. It also includes shopping malls.

Russia-Ukraine War is not stopping

Ukraine has been attacked by 598 drones and 31 missiles have also been fired. The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for several months, but it is not taking the name of stopping. Many big leaders of the world have tried to stop Russia and Ukraine war, but have not yet been successful. President Donald Trump also held a meeting with Putin and Jailonsky.

US President Donald Trump has adopted a strict attitude towards India. He had first imposed 25 percent tariff on India, but has increased it to 50 percent. Trump is facing criticism in his country because of this. Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has said that America should maintain good relations with India. He said that the attitude of Trump administration is very bad.

According to ‘Hindustan Times’, John Bolton said, ,India and America are in a bad state. It is bringing India closer to China and Russia, which can become a problem for America in future. The Trump administration should maintain good relations with India., Bolton has also reacted to India on the matter of buying oil from Russia.

Bolton makes India right in case of Russian oil

Referring to the problem of Trump and America, Bolton said, “The complaint is that India reflected some petrol bought from Russia and sold it in the international market.” This should be discussed, there is no problem in this, but India has not broken any kind of ban. According to the rule, anyone can sell Russian oil at the prescribed price or less than $ 60 per barrel and sell it anywhere. So India has no fault in this, if there is a problem then it is in the rules of ban.

Trump needs to handle relations with India

Bolton said that Trump needs to handle the relationship with India. He said, “We should focus on the loss of relationships.” It should be thought that how can relations with India be cured as soon as possible. ”He also questioned the softness towards China. Trump gave relief to China in the case of tariff.

Bitterness has dissolved in the relationship between India and America. President Donald Trump has imposed 50 percent tariff on India. Trump’s advisor Peter Navaro has reacted to this matter. He has justified Trump’s decision by spewing poison against India as correct. According to The Hill’s report, Navaro has said that in reality India does not need Russian oil. He accused India of earning profits.

Peter Navaro said that India does not actually need oil. They said, ,Russia-Ukraine did not buy oil from Russia before the war, but has started buying now. He is promoting the war with Ukraine. The Indian refinery industry is making profiteering., Not only this, Peter Navaro has also justified the tariff imposed on India.

Trump’s protest in his country

It is also important that the leaders of his party are opposing Trump’s tariff. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley termed Trump’s 50 percent tariff on India. According to IANS report, Haley has recently counted the flaws of Trump Tariff. It has been argued that the tariff policy will affect the strong relations of Indo-US years. Haley also suggested Trump to make good relations with India as soon as possible.

There is a situation of tension between America and India. President Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariff on India due to buying oil from Russia. Now Russia has come with India on this matter. He has said that it is wrong to put Trump’s India tariff. Roman Babushkin, Deputy Chief of the Russian Mission, said on Wednesday (August 20) that he was confident that India-Russia will continue to cooperate with energy cooperation despite external pressure.

Roman Babushkin said during the New Delhi press conference that this is a challenging situation for India and Russia trusts its relations with him. He said, “”No matter what happens, even during the challenges we are standing together to overcome any problem. President Putin recently made a phone call to give information about the Ukraine’s developments to Prime Minister Modi. This means that India matters a lot to Russia.

What Russia said about Indian products

It has also been said by Russia that if Indian products are banned in a country, then Russia welcomes it in its market. Along with this, India will also get oil. Actually, Trump had imposed a 25 percent tariff on India, but after that the tariff increased to 50 percent. Trump has trouble buying oil from Russia in India. India, while defending the purchase of Russian crude oil, had said that its energy purchase is going on keeping in mind the interest and market of the country.

What did Trump accuse India and Russia

After the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, western countries stopped the supply of crude oil by banning Russia, after which India started purchasing Russian oil at low prices. Trump had alleged that India was promoting the war by purchasing oil and directly blamed Russia for this.

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Seeing the increasing proximity between India and China, America has started changing color. The White House has given clarification on the matter of increasing tariffs on India. Press Secretary Caroline Lewit said on Tuesday (August 19) that US President Donald Trump has imposed more tariffs on India to stop the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump had first imposed 25 percent tariff on India and then increased it to 50 percent.

Actually America says that it wants to pressurize Russia, so that the war going on with Ukraine can be stopped. During the press conference, Caroline Lewitt said, “The President has put a lot of pressure to stop this war. He has taken many strict steps about this. As you have seen, some steps have been taken against India. He himself has made it clear that they want to stop the war completely. ”

What did the White House say at the meeting of Trump and Jailnsky

Recently, President Trump held a meeting with Ukraine President Jailnsky. On this day, many big European leaders also met Trump and they all want to stop the war. On this matter, the White House said, the President wants to end the war as soon as possible. All European leaders, including NATO general secretary, are going, and they all agree that this is a great step of President Trump.

What did the White House say about European leaders

Trump met several big European leaders after Jailnsky. He had said that Ukraine will be given security guarantee. The White House press secretary said on the matter, “All European leaders have thanked President Trump.” Trump also met Russian President Vladimir Putin before Jailonski. He then met Jailonsky. According to the information, now a meeting of Jailonsky and Putin may be held soon in the presence of Trump.

The new friendship between America and Pakistan is in discussion. These days, after increasing the distance from India, US President Donald Trump is growing close to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Pak Army Chief Asim Munir also see this relationship. The former diplomatic development form of India has taunted this new relationship. According to the ANI report, he said that even though America is going close to Pakistan, it has already had a deep relationship with China.

Vikas Swaroop says that America has made a big mistake strategically by increasing friendship with Pakistan, because Pakistan has always been strategically with China. They said, ,I think it is the strategic mistake of America that it has reached very close to Pakistan, which has already met China. If you lend forward his (America), he will increase his demand further and this process will continue.,

What is the development form of India about India

He said about India not bowing to America, “India is such a big and self -respecting country that it cannot bow down to anyone.” The foundation of our foreign policy has been a strategic autonomy since the 1950s. I do not think any government of Delhi can compromise on this. ” Vikas Swaroop says that good relations between Pakistan and America cannot last long, because these relations are on the basis of financial benefits.

What is the real reason for Trump’s displeasure

Former Diplomat Vikas Swaroop said that the real reason for America’s resentment from India is not to buy oil from Russia. According to the NDTV report, he said that America is angry that India did not give him a credit for ceasefire. While Trump himself has taken credit for this matter many times. Trump is angry with India for this reason and he made the tariff 25 to 50 percent.