Trump Imposes 50% India Tariff, Warns More Sanctions Over Russian Oil

President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian imports, raising the total tariff to 50 percent, in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump warned of imposing many more secondary sanctions not only on India but potentially on China as well, depending on the progress of trade talks. The tariffs are intended to deter countries from supporting Russia’s economy and to impose economic consequences for its aggression. This move follows Trump's previous threats to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian energy if President Vladimir Putin did not meet a peace deadline, with some lawmakers even proposing tariffs as high as 500 percent. Additionally, the Trump administration is considering further sanctions targeting Russia’s covert oil tanker fleet and entities facilitating these operations. The administration’s actions reflect a broader strategy to pressure Moscow economically to end the conflict in Ukraine.