U.S. Secretary Rubio Explains Why Trump Admin Taxed India Over Russian Oil But Delayed China Sanctions

The United States’ recent actions regarding tariffs and sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil have prompted extensive discussion, particularly as explained by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump.In the context of mounting global tensions surrounding Russian energy exports, the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports—which includes a direct 25%

August 18, 2025
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Strategic Advantage In India’s Crude Imports Amid US & EU Sanctions

by Rajamanickam AIndia has successfully positioned itself to capitalize on geopolitical tensions and sanctions regimes, creating a strategic advantage in its crude oil import strategy that delivers substantial economic benefits while maintaining energy security. The country’s approach demonstrates sophisticated navigation of international sanctions frameworks while maximizing economic gains from

August 17, 2025
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‘Maybe I Won’t Have To Do It’: Trump On 25% India Tariff Over Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump recently claimed that Russia has "lost an oil client" in India following Washington’s announcement of penalties targeting New Delhi over its continued purchases of Russian crude oil.The US had imposed a 25% additional duty on Indian goods, especially targeting India’s import of Russian oil, which is set to come into effect on August 27, 2025. This comes in addition to a

August 17, 2025
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Trump Justifies Involvement In Wars Worldwide, Brings Up India-Pak Again

Donald Trump’s justification for active U.S. involvement in conflicts across the world hinges on his stated primary goal to “save lives,” defending the interventionist stance regardless of direct impact on American interests.In a recent Fox News interview following his unsuccessful summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump elaborated his philosophy, citing the “uniquely

August 17, 2025
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US Trade Team’s India Visit Called Off, No Fresh Dates Fixed: Sources

The bilateral trade relationship between India and the United States is facing a period of considerable uncertainty, marked by the abrupt postponement of scheduled trade negotiations and the looming threat of increased tariffs. The sixth round of talks, which was supposed to take place in New Delhi from August 25 to August 29, 2025, has been called off.No official, written communication has been

August 17, 2025
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‘No Deal Until A Deal’: Trump, Putin End ‘Productive’ Talks With No Results

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-profile, nearly three-hour summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, aimed at resolving the long-running and deadly conflict in Ukraine that began with Russia’s 2022 invasion.The talks were described by both leaders as "very productive," "thorough and useful," and conducted in a "mutually respectful" and "

August 16, 2025
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Trump Claims Russia Lost India As Major Oil Client Amid US Tariff Pressures And Sanctions Threat

In a recent interview with Fox News aboard Air Force One, US President Donald Trump asserted that Russia has effectively lost India as a significant oil client, a development he attributes to the economic pressure and sanctions threat imposed by the United States.Trump highlighted that India was responsible for about 40% of Russia’s oil trade, and with the US imposing tariffs and threatening

August 16, 2025
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