Daijiworld Media Network – Washington
Washington, Jan 5: US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing additional tariffs on India for continuing to import oil from Russia, stating that New Delhi is aware of Washington’s dissatisfaction over the issue.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a very good person, but added that India knows he is not happy. “It was important to keep me happy. They have continued trade, and we may soon raise tariffs on them,” Trump remarked.
Last year, Trump had imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods and an additional 25 per cent tariff specifically linked to India’s purchase of oil from Russia, taking the total tariff to 50 per cent. The decision had strained relations between India and the United States.
More recently, during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Modi, both leaders had discussed strengthening bilateral trade ties. However, just weeks after those talks, President Trump has once again indicated the possibility of increasing tariffs on India.