Afghanistan, Oct. 20 -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned India would face "massive" tariffs unless it halts Russian oil imports, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to end purchases.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India would cease buying Russian oil, warning New Delhi it faces continued "massive" tariffs if it doesn't.
The U.S. is pressing India over Russian oil imports, a major sticking point in trade talks. Washington argues that these purchases help fund Moscow's war in Ukraine and has linked part of its 50% tariff on Indian goods to this issue.
According to American officials, India has already reduced its Russian oil imports by half, though Indian sources claim no immediate ...