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 President Donald Trump has announced a plan to impose 100 percent tariff on all imported semiconductors and chips to strengthen domestic production. During a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Oval Office, the US President said, “100 percent tariff will be imposed on all chips and semiconductors coming to the US, but if you have committed to build (in the US), or if you (in America) are in the process of manufacturing, as many companies are doing, no tariff will be seen.”

If Trump implements his tariff threats, Apple, NVidia and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (Tsmc) Companies like which have promised significant investment in American investment, this exemption can benefit from this exemption. The purpose of this measure is to motivate international technical companies to establish or expand manufacturing functions in the United States and thus reduce dependence on foreign supply chains.

Apple discounts in American chip construction

Trump said that due to increasing investment in production in the US, Apple may get the benefit of this exemption in American chip manufacturing. US President Trump said, “The good news for companies like Apple is that if you are constructing in the US or committed to construction in the US without any question, there will be no duty.” 100 percent tariffs will apply to all imported semiconductors and chips, which will affect major suppliers in Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore.

Apple’s contribution to American chip construction

In addition to an investment of Apple $ 100 billion in US chip and $ 165 billion of TSMC, Nvidia and Globalfoundry have also promised to manufacture some of their products in the US. The US government has implemented 25 percent import duty on Indian goods from 7 August. In addition, US President Trump threatened India to increase additional 25 percent tariff from August 27, citing the purchase of crude oil and military equipment from Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied that the country will never compromise on the interests of farmers and fishermen.

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Congress leader and senior MP Jairam Ramesh has once again launched a sharp attack on the Modi government’s foreign policy. He claimed in an X post on Friday (July 25, 2025) that the events of the last two months have completely exposed the alleged image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic success. Jairam Ramesh exposed the Modi government’s diplomatic failures through four concrete facts and expressed serious concern about the deep relationship between the US-Pakistan.

What are Jairam Ramesh’s allegations?

1. Trump repeated 25 times claim: Jairam Ramesh said that since May 10, 2025, US President Donald Trump has publicly claimed that he stopped ‘Operation Sindoor’ by personal intervention. He warned India and Pakistan that if the war is not stopped, America would end business relations with them.

Failure of Indian diplomacy, especially in the last two months, is most clearly revealed through four solid facts. These facts open up the big claims of the Prime Minister and those who beat him and cheer for him:

1. US President Donald from 10 May 2025 till now…

– jairam ramesh (@Jairam_ramesh) July 26, 2025

2. Pakistan was called a ‘magnificent partner’: On 10 June 2025, Michael Kurilla, the chief general of the US Central Command, described Pakistan as the “brilliant partner” of the US against terrorism. Ramesh raised the question that if Pakistan is such a ‘partner’ then who is protecting India’s security interests?

3. Meeting of Trump and Pak Army Chief: On 18 June 2025, President Trump held a lunch meeting with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House. Ramesh described it as shocking, because according to Ramesh, the background of the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April 2025 was prepared by the inflammatory statements of Asim Munir.

4. America expressed gratitude to Pakistan: On 25 July 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and thanked Pakistan for cooperation against regional stability and terrorism.

Questions raised on Modi-Trump ‘friendship’

Jairam Ramesh took a sarcasm and said that the ‘Modi-Trump friendship’ promoted by Prime Minister Modi has proved to be a hollow and illusory story. He said that India is now paying a huge price for the ‘clean chit’ given to China in 2020, and it is clear from the current situation that the lack of ego, dhindora and ground strategy in foreign policy has damaged the country’s reputation.

Congress in preparing to surround Modi government

The Congress is preparing to make the alleged international failures of the Modi government a national election issue through these statements. The party says that India’s foreign policy has now become reactive, while neighbor and global forces are strengthening their place.

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