
Russia Welcomes India’s Oil Buys as Energy Partnership Defies U.S. Tariffs
Tariffs as a Tool of Pressure A fresh flashpoint has emerged in the global energy and trade landscape as U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on Indian goods in retaliation for New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil. Effective August 27, the U.S. levy has been raised by 25%—and later doubled to 50%—on Indian…