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India Blasts Trump's Tariff Threat as "Unjustified and Unreasonable". India has hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump after he threatened steep new tariffs over its continued purchase of Russian oil. Trump, posting on Truth Social, accused India of profiting from Russian crude while ignoring Ukraine's suffering, and vowed to "substantially" raise import duties. India, now one of Russia's biggest oil buyers, called the move "unjustified and unreasonable." Officials say the U.S. previously encouraged India to import Russian energy to stabilize global markets, especially as Europe cut ties with Moscow. New Delhi also pointed out that the U.S. itself traded over $3.5 billion worth of goods with Russia last year, despite ongoing sanctions. Experts say India's oil refineries act independently, buying based on price and supply—not government orders. Trump's tough talk comes as he escalates pressure on Russia ahead of an 8 August ceasefire deadline, warning Moscow of harsh tariffs if peace talks fail. Meanwhile, a U.S. envoy is headed to Russia for talks with President Putin later this week.
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