Us-India tension: America has increased India’s pressure further over the purchase of oil from Russia. The White House has now appealed to European countries to impose the same ban on India, which the US itself has imposed. The Trump administration wants Europe to completely stop the purchase of oil gas from India and put secondary tariffs.

The issue is expected to rise specially during the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit to be held in Tianjin.

‘Russia is getting help from India’

The US alleges that India is providing financial assistance to Moscow by purchasing Russian crude oil and thus indirectly Ukraine War is getting “fuel”. Washington has imposed 50% tariff on India. In response, India accused Western countries of double attitude and said that both China and Europe are buying oil and gas on a large scale from Russia, but they did not have any punitive action.

Europe’s silence and Trump’s anger

According to India Today reports, many European leaders appear to be publicly supporting President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war, but secretly Alaska Trump Putin is trying to weaken the progress in Putin Summit. American officials believe that the pressure of European countries for the “better deal” on Ukraine is lengthening the war. This is why the White House is angry with the leaders of Europe.

There will be important talks in Tianjin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit to be held in Tianjin in the next two days. Diplomatic sources say that the American tariffs on India and the Russia Ukraine War Tianjin will have the main issues of discussion.

Washington has warned India that the secondary tariff may increase in terms of buying oil from Russia. US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said that the decision will depend on the result of the meeting of President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska.

Russia-Ukraine War and America’s mediation
Besant told Bloomberg TV, “We have imposed secondary tariffs on Indians to buy oil from Russia. If things are not cured, ban or secondary tariffs can increase.” Earlier this month, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for buying oil and weapons from Russia. The US is trying to mediate to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and Trump on Wednesday warned that if the Moscow does not agree to the peace agreement, there will be “serious consequences”.

Trump-Putin meeting and European pressure
The Treasury Secretary said, “President Trump is meeting President Putin and European countries are telling what they should do. Europe should also join these restrictions and be ready to implement secondary restrictions.” This meeting to be held in Encourage on Friday will focus on measures to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Impact on India-US trade relations
The increase in cheap Russian crude imports by Delhi after the Ukraine War has caused tension in Indo-US relations and disrupted the ongoing trade conversation with Washington. In 2024, the share of dandruff in India’s oil imports has reached 35% to 40%, which was only 3% in 2021.

India defended its import of dandruff oil, saying that it is necessary to buy the cheapest crude as a big energy importer so that Indians do not get the burden of rising prices.

Effect of business talks and tariffs
Besant told Fox Business on Tuesday that India has been “slightly stubborn” in trade talks. Trump says that his tariffs are part of a plan to strengthen the American economy and make global trade more fair. He has repeatedly called India to abuse tariffs and wants to reduce the trade deficit of $ 45 billion.

Commercial talks have been going on for months and the US dialogue team is expected to reach India on 25 August. Experts say that India’s refusal to reduce the fees on agriculture and dairy products is the biggest obstacle in the talks.

New 50% tariff rate will be applicable from August 27
Trump’s new 50% tariff rate on India is going to be implemented from August 27, about which some experts say that it is like a ban on trade between the two countries. This will make India the highest tax American trading partner in Asia and this is expected to have a serious impact on export-centered industries like textile and jewelery, and India’s growth rate may fall by up to half a percent.

US President Donald Trump is raging on countries buying oil from Russia. Trump first imposed a total of 50 percent recipes on India and then indicated to impose a penalty to China. With this, China has responded to Trump as India. China’s Foreign Ministry has said that China will continue to take appropriate steps for energy security on the basis of national interests. China has described its trade and energy cooperation with other countries including Russia as valid and legal.

Chinese Foreign Ministry’s clear stand

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in media briefing on Friday, ‘China’s situation is clear and stable. China’s general economic, trade and energy cooperation with countries around the world including Russia are valid and legal. China will continue to take appropriate steps for energy security based on national interests.

China indicated tariffs and reactions of China

Significantly, recently Trump had indicated that if China continues to buy Russian oil, then “secondary tariffs” can be imposed on it. During a conversation with the media at the White House, he said, ‘This may happen. I can’t say now, but we did this with India. Probably we will do the same with some other countries. One of them can be China.

China’s reaction on extra tariffs on India

When asked about Trump’s decision to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on Russian oil imports on India, Guo said, “China has always opposed the abuse of tariffs and its policy is clear on it.” Trump had announced an additional 25 percent tariff on India on Wednesday, which is in addition to the earlier 25 percent fee implemented on July 20. He cited the reason for this the continuous import of Russian crude oil by India.

India’s strong response has come to light on the US decision. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs described it as “unfair, unjust and incompatible” and said that India’s energy needs and strategic autonomy should be respected.

PM Modi said- protect the interests of farmers paramount

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held MS held in Delhi on Thursday. In the Swaminathan Shatabdi International Conference, the protecting the interests of farmers, cattlemen and fishermen was described as the top priority of the government. He said, ‘The interest of farmers is our top priority. India will never compromise the interests of farmers, cattle rearers and fishermen. I know that I may have to pay its personally larger value, but I am ready for it. India is ready for the farmers of the country.

Sergey lavrov on trump tariff: US President Donald Trump threatened Russia to put a 50 -day ultimatum to end 100% tariffs to end the Ukraine War. Within 24 hours of this statement, Russia replied that it is fully ready to deal with any new ban. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavarov reacted sharply to Trump’s threat during a meeting of SCO Foreign Ministers in China.

Willing to deal with new restrictions – Lavarov
Talking to reporters at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ meeting held in Tianjin, China, Lavrov said, “We have no doubt that we will face new restrictions.” Along with this, he questioned the intention of Trump and said, “We want to understand what spirit that the US President is inspired by the spirit.

What did Trump say?
On Monday, Donald Trump had said, if Russia does not reach any agreement to end the war in 50 days, we will put very strict tariffs- up to 100%. You can call them secondary tariffs. He further said, we are very angry with Russia. When asked about Putin, Trump said, I do not want to say that he is a killer, but he is a ‘tough man’.

Ukraine’s loss so far in war
According to the Reuters report, the US says that 12 lakh people have been injured or killed in the Ukraine War so far. However, none of Russia and Ukraine have given official numbers.

Russia’s retaliation- Ultimateum rejected
Russian Deputy Minister Ryabkov said on Tuesday, “We first want to clarify that any kind of threat or ultimatum is not acceptable for us.” Kremlin spokesman Dimitri Peskov said, the recent statement of the US President is very serious. Some of these things are directly related to President Vladimir Putin. He also said that we need some time to analyze the rhetoric coming from Washington.