US President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to India highlighting that the United States continues to trade with Russia while criticising New Delhi for its ties with Moscow. “I don’t know anything about it; I’d have to check. We’ll get back to you on that,” he said when asked about the matter by a reporter.
Last week, Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on Indian imports, along with unspecified penalties, ahead of his August 1 deadline for the tariffs to take effect — even as negotiations for a deal continue. He later threatened to increase the tariff rate further, citing New Delhi’s purchase of military equipment and oil from Russia, and referred to India as “Russia’s largest energy buyer, along with China.”
