Trump Imposed "Sanctions On India" To End Russia-Ukraine War: White House

| Aug 20, 2025, 10:46:20 AM | TOI.in
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The White House has justified imposing steep tariffs on India as a measure to apply secondary pressure on Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move aims to deter Russia, not punish India directly. President Trump raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, with an additional 25% set to kick in from August 27. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also criticized India for reselling Russian oil for profit, calling it “Indian arbitrage.” India strongly opposed the tariffs, calling them unjustified, and defended its energy trade with Russia as essential for national interest and energy security.

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