{"id":15800,"date":"2025-10-20T10:34:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T10:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/?p=15800"},"modified":"2025-10-20T10:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T10:34:41","slug":"trump-warns-india-tariffs-stay-until-russian-oil-imports-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/15800\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Warns India: Tariffs Stay Until Russian Oil Imports End"},"content":{"rendered":"

RoydadNaft – <\/a><\/span>\u00a0U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that India will continue facing steep tariffs on its exports to the United States until it fully halts purchases of Russian oil a stance that has emerged as a key sticking point in the countries\u2019 ongoing trade talks.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that New Delhi would stop buying Russian crude. But after India\u2019s government denied knowledge of such a conversation, Trump doubled down, saying, \u201cIf they want to say that, then they\u2019ll just continue to pay massive tariffs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The warning highlights growing friction between Washington and New Delhi, two partners that have deepened defense and technology cooperation in recent years but remain divided on energy and trade.
India is now the world\u2019s largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, taking advantage of steep discounts since Western sanctions hit Moscow in 2022. The U.S. argues those purchases help fund Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine, while India maintains that energy security and consumer affordability come first.<\/p>\n

United States:<\/strong> Trump has linked half of his 50% tariffs on Indian goods directly to India\u2019s oil purchases from Russia.<\/p>\n

India:<\/strong> Officials insist trade discussions remain \u201ccongenial,\u201d while sources say no immediate cut in Russian imports is visible.<\/p>\n

Market analysts:<\/strong> Data firm Kpler estimates India\u2019s Russian oil imports will rise 20% this month to 1.9 million barrels per day.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Washington and New Delhi are expected to resume trade negotiations next month, but the tariff standoff could overshadow progress. U.S. officials say India has halved its Russian oil intake, though Indian refiners suggest any real decline won\u2019t appear until December or January.
The issue will likely loom large in the Trump-Modi meeting expected at the G20 Summit later this year.<\/p>\n

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