White House official says India ‘basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil’ as Delhi defies sanctions threat

Trump, who has made India a focal point in his strategy to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed last week that India would soon stop importing Russian oil—a statement Bloomberg suggested may be premature.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sharply increase tariffs on Indian imports, citing India's continued purchases of Russian oil as a key concern. In a televised interview, Trump criticised India's trade practices and warned that supporting Russia's energy sector fuels its war in Ukraine.