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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Doubles Tariffs on India to 50% Over Russian Oil
Caption: Trump Doubles Tariffs on India to 50% Over Russian Oil. President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian imports officially take effect, doubling the previous 25% rate. The move punishes India for continuing to buy Russian oil amid global sanctions. U.S. goods imports from India totaled $87.3 billion in 2024, now facing steep additional costs. The tariff reversal strains the U.S.-India relationship, despite past warming under Trump and Modi. Vice President JD Vance called the tariffs “aggressive economic leverage” to limit Russian oil profits. Half of India’s exports to the U.S. could be affected, pushing merchants to seek markets in Latin America and the Middle East. India remains reluctant to open its markets to cheaper American goods, complicating bilateral trade talks. The tariffs may further escalate tensions as Trump presses India to halt Russian oil purchases, despite previous U.S. encouragement to keep oil prices low. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Trump,tariffs,India,Russian oil,imports,trade war,U.S.-India relations,JD Vance,Narendra Modi,exports,bilateral trade,oil prices,sanctions,global economy
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