India is "closely monitoring" a proposed US law that could impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday (Jul 31), after the legislation cleared the US Senate. Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi was keeping a close watch on developments in Washington while continuing to engage with US authorities on the issue. "We are closely monitoring the developments," Jaiswal said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-avoids-higher-us-tariff-secures-lower-10-rate-here-s-how-1784854529326">India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how</a><h2>India's security needs come first</h2>Reiterating India's long-standing position on energy imports, he stressed that the country's decisions are driven by its energy security needs and national priorities."On energy security, our position has been clarified and very well articulated on several occasions. It is something which is predicated on our national priorities and on securing the energy needs of our 1.4 billion people through diversified sources, which includes the US," he said.Jaiswal added that India remains in touch with relevant stakeholders in the United States regarding the proposed legislation. "We remain engaged with relevant stakeholders in the US at various levels on this particular matter," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-trade-deal-with-india-is-very-very-close-what-s-holding-it-up-wion-decodes-1782280167960">US says trade deal with India is 'very, very close'. What's holding it up? | WION Decodes</a><h2>Why does the US want to impose a 100% tariff on India?</h2>The US is not targeting India solely. The comments come after the US Senate passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-12 vote. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration.If approved and signed into law, the legislation would give US President Donald Trump the authority to impose both primary and secondary sanctions on Russia and entities supporting its economy.It also proposes tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from countries that purchase significant volumes of Russian oil and gas or assist Moscow in circumventing sanctions.Under Section 113 of the proposed legislation, the punitive tariffs could apply to the five largest importers of Russian energy, currently identified as India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. The bill also targets countries involved in facilitating Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to transport sanctioned oil.Additionally, the proposed law requires the US Trade Representative to review the world's largest buyers of Russian hydrocarbons every 180 days, allowing Washington to adjust tariff measures based on changing import patterns.The legislation is part of Washington's broader effort to increase economic pressure on Moscow while discouraging countries from continuing large-scale purchases of Russian energy.

India has said it is "closely monitoring" a proposed US law that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing significant volumes of Russian oil and gas. The legislation, which has cleared the US Senate, now heads to the House of Representatives.

India is "closely monitoring" a proposed US law that could impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday (Jul 31), after the legislation cleared the US Senate. Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi was keeping a close watch on developments in Washington while continuing to engage with US authorities on the issue. "We are closely monitoring the developments," Jaiswal said. Also read | India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how India's security needs come first Reiterating India's long-standing position on energy imports, he stressed that the country's decisions are driven by its energy security needs and national priorities. "On energy security, our position has been clarified and very well articulated on several occasions. It is something which is predicated on our national priorities and on securing the energy needs of our 1.4 billion people through diversified sources, which includes the US," he said. Jaiswal added that India remains in touch with relevant stakeholders in the United States regarding the proposed legislation. "We remain engaged with relevant stakeholders in the US at various levels on this particular matter," he said. Also read | US says trade deal with India is 'very, very close'. What's holding it up? | WION Decodes Why does the US want to impose a 100% tariff on India? The US is not targeting India solely. The comments come after the US Senate passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-12 vote. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration. If approved and signed into law, the legislation would give US President Donald Trump the authority to impose both primary and secondary sanctions on Russia and entities supporting its economy. It also proposes tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from countries that purchase significant volumes of Russian oil and gas or assist Moscow in circumventing sanctions. Under Section 113 of the proposed legislation, the punitive tariffs could apply to the five largest importers of Russian energy, currently identified as India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. The bill also targets countries involved in facilitating Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to transport sanctioned oil. Additionally, the proposed law requires the US Trade Representative to review the world's largest buyers of Russian hydrocarbons every 180 days, allowing Washington to adjust tariff measures based on changing import patterns. The legislation is part of Washington's broader effort to increase economic pressure on Moscow while discouraging countries from continuing large-scale purchases of Russian energy.

India has said it is "closely monitoring" a proposed US law that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing significant volumes of Russian oil and gas. The legislation, which has cleared the US Senate, now heads to the House of Representatives.

Buying Russian oil could cost India dearly? MEA breaks silence on US 100% tariff bill

Donald Trump is feeling consternation as the US Supreme Court seems sceptical about the global tariffs he imposed unilaterally on several countries, including India. In all likelihood, the SCOTUS will end, or significantly restrict, the US president's marauding that led to economic pain and diplomatic tussles. If indeed that happens, one country will stand vindicated: India. Prime Minister Modi's government has taken a wait-and-watch approach while not compromising on the interests of Indian stakeholders - from farmers to local businesses. India's trade talks with US have dragged on, possibly intentionally. Now, the biggest resistance to tariffs came from within the US, and Trump might be forced to withdraw at least parts of this punitive regime. Here is what you should know:<h2>What the SCOTUS hearing on Trump tariffs is about&nbsp;</h2>At the heart of the hearings is Trump's use of emergency powers to impose the sweeping tariffs. The question is mainly about how such moves affect or alter US trade law. &nbsp;Specifically, it is about whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) allowed the president to unilaterally impose tariffs.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/days-after-donald-trump-s-tariff-warning-china-vows-to-fight-till-end-1760428641268">Days after Donald Trump's tariff warning, China vows to 'fight till end'</a><h2>What happened at the Trump tariffs hearing?&nbsp;</h2> Both conservative and liberal justices found the administration’s reading of the US trade law to be too broad. The court appeared more concerned about the “major questions” doctrine, which requires clear congressional authorisation for significant economic or political actions, such as the tariffs.The Supreme Court Justices , some of them appointed by Trump himself, did not appreciate his administration’s argument that the IEEPA allows the president to announce tariffs. At the hearing on Wednesday (Nov 5), Chief Justice John Roberts questioned whether tariffs (which essentially are taxes on Americans) could really be seen as mere “regulation” under the law.Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed the government attorney to explain why regulating 'importation' should include tariffs when no president in the US trade law’s 50-year history had done so.Justice Neil Gorsuch warned that giving the president such sweeping authority would turn the US Congress’s power to tax and regulate trade into a ‘presidential prerogative.’ Even Brett Kavanaugh, who is generally cautious, questioned whether Congress ever meant IEEPA to authorise such a vast power.The Solicitor General D John Sauer, defended the tariffs as 'legitimate responses to national emergencies', ranging from trade deficits to the fentanyl drug abuse crisis.But the justices expressed unease with that reasoning.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-was-offended-canada-s-carney-desperate-to-resume-trade-talks-apologises-to-trump-over-anti-tariff-reagan-ad-1762131032752">'He was offended': Canada's Carney desperate to resume trade talks, apologises to Trump over anti-tariff Reagan ad</a><h2>Prediction markets think Trump could lose tariff case</h2>Prediction markets and speculative traders are taking positions with the assumption that Trump's wings could be clipped by the court. Traders have quickly reduced their bets on the tariffs surviving the legal test at the SCOTUS. Platforms tracking the case showed steep drops in the odds of a Trump victory, which indicated that Wall Street now expect the court to invalidate or limit Trump's use of IEEPA. &nbsp;In fact, it's the outcome that the market wants: Trump tariffs have brought in inflationary pressures and hit global trade, and the court ruling could ease these, they hope.<h2>Trump is watching the SCOTUS ruling</h2>Trump is feeling a lot of tension on the case, and he has not been silent about it. He called the litigation 'a politically motivated attack'. He insisted that the tariffs were essential to protect American jobs and punish countries like China, Mexico and India for what he calls unfair trade practices. His line on tariffs has been to link them to national security, and even to the geopolitical balance around Russia and Ukraine. He has portrayed tariffs as crucial for maintaining US leverage, while accusing opponents of undermining his authority to act swiftly in emergencies.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-court-hears-final-arguments-in-trump-s-tariff-authority-battle-1762409271893/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-court-hears-final-arguments-in-trump-s-tariff-authority-battle-1762409271893/embed</a><h2>Why the Trump tariff legal showdown is important for India</h2>Since 2018, India has faced a number of US tariffs: on steel, aluminium, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, often over ‘national security’ grounds. India has refrained from tit-for-tat retaliation. It has filed challenges at the World Trade Organization, while maintaining dialogue with American trade officials.&nbsp;India has extended US trade talks to buy time, even as global institutions and courts tested the legality of Trump’s moves. Indian negotiators have long stressed that trade rules must not be rewritten by unilateral presidential action.That restraint now appears to have been correct in hindsight.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-justices-appear-sceptical-of-trump-s-tariffs-argument-1762369739218">US Supreme Court justices appear sceptical of Trump’s tariffs argument</a><h2>If the justices do indeed bulldoze Trump’s tariff machine, India will have reason to smile</h2>The Supreme Court’s decision, which might take weeks or even months, &nbsp;will determine whether presidents can continue to wield emergency powers to reshape global trade on their own.&nbsp;If it limits or strikes down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, it will affirm the principle that only legislatures can authorise taxes and trade barriers, not the president. It will echo India’s argument that international commerce must rest on clear, rules-based frameworks rather than impulsive executive orders.&nbsp;On the ground, it could ease pressure on Indian exporters who have faced tariff surcharges of up to 50 per cent in some sectors. Politically, it would strengthen India’s image as a defender of multilateralism.

India has long opposed Trump’s unilateral tariffs- including the '50 per cent punishment' for buying Russian oil. India termed them as arbitrary and contrary to global trade rules, while many other countries bent their knee and entered into deals with Trump. 

Donald Trump is feeling consternation as the US Supreme Court seems sceptical about the global tariffs he imposed unilaterally on several countries, including India. In all likelihood, the SCOTUS will end, or significantly restrict, the US president's marauding that led to economic pain and diplomatic tussles. If indeed that happens, one country will stand vindicated: India. Prime Minister Modi's government has taken a wait-and-watch approach while not compromising on the interests of Indian stakeholders - from farmers to local businesses. India's trade talks with US have dragged on, possibly intentionally. Now, the biggest resistance to tariffs came from within the US, and Trump might be forced to withdraw at least parts of this punitive regime. Here is what you should know: What the SCOTUS hearing on Trump tariffs is about At the heart of the hearings is Trump's use of emergency powers to impose the sweeping tariffs. The question is mainly about how such moves affect or alter US trade law. Specifically, it is about whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) allowed the president to unilaterally impose tariffs. Also read: Days after Donald Trump's tariff warning, China vows to 'fight till end' What happened at the Trump tariffs hearing? Both conservative and liberal justices found the administration’s reading of the US trade law to be too broad. The court appeared more concerned about the “major questions” doctrine, which requires clear congressional authorisation for significant economic or political actions, such as the tariffs. The Supreme Court Justices , some of them appointed by Trump himself, did not appreciate his administration’s argument that the IEEPA allows the president to announce tariffs. At the hearing on Wednesday (Nov 5), Chief Justice John Roberts questioned whether tariffs (which essentially are taxes on Americans) could really be seen as mere “regulation” under the law. Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed the government attorney to explain why regulating 'importation' should include tariffs when no president in the US trade law’s 50-year history had done so. Justice Neil Gorsuch warned that giving the president such sweeping authority would turn the US Congress’s power to tax and regulate trade into a ‘presidential prerogative.’ Even Brett Kavanaugh, who is generally cautious, questioned whether Congress ever meant IEEPA to authorise such a vast power. The Solicitor General D John Sauer, defended the tariffs as 'legitimate responses to national emergencies', ranging from trade deficits to the fentanyl drug abuse crisis. But the justices expressed unease with that reasoning. Also read: 'He was offended': Canada's Carney desperate to resume trade talks, apologises to Trump over anti-tariff Reagan ad Prediction markets think Trump could lose tariff case Prediction markets and speculative traders are taking positions with the assumption that Trump's wings could be clipped by the court. Traders have quickly reduced their bets on the tariffs surviving the legal test at the SCOTUS. Platforms tracking the case showed steep drops in the odds of a Trump victory, which indicated that Wall Street now expect the court to invalidate or limit Trump's use of IEEPA. In fact, it's the outcome that the market wants: Trump tariffs have brought in inflationary pressures and hit global trade, and the court ruling could ease these, they hope. Trump is watching the SCOTUS ruling Trump is feeling a lot of tension on the case, and he has not been silent about it. He called the litigation 'a politically motivated attack'. He insisted that the tariffs were essential to protect American jobs and punish countries like China, Mexico and India for what he calls unfair trade practices. His line on tariffs has been to link them to national security, and even to the geopolitical balance around Russia and Ukraine. He has portrayed tariffs as crucial for maintaining US leverage, while accusing opponents of undermining his authority to act swiftly in emergencies. https://www.wionews.com/videos/high-court-hears-final-arguments-in-trump-s-tariff-authority-battle-1762409271893/embed Why the Trump tariff legal showdown is important for India Since 2018, India has faced a number of US tariffs: on steel, aluminium, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, often over ‘national security’ grounds. India has refrained from tit-for-tat retaliation. It has filed challenges at the World Trade Organization, while maintaining dialogue with American trade officials. India has extended US trade talks to buy time, even as global institutions and courts tested the legality of Trump’s moves. Indian negotiators have long stressed that trade rules must not be rewritten by unilateral presidential action. That restraint now appears to have been correct in hindsight. Also read: US Supreme Court justices appear sceptical of Trump’s tariffs argument If the justices do indeed bulldoze Trump’s tariff machine, India will have reason to smile The Supreme Court’s decision, which might take weeks or even months, will determine whether presidents can continue to wield emergency powers to reshape global trade on their own. If it limits or strikes down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, it will affirm the principle that only legislatures can authorise taxes and trade barriers, not the president. It will echo India’s argument that international commerce must rest on clear, rules-based frameworks rather than impulsive executive orders. On the ground, it could ease pressure on Indian exporters who have faced tariff surcharges of up to 50 per cent in some sectors. Politically, it would strengthen India’s image as a defender of multilateralism.

India has long opposed Trump’s unilateral tariffs- including the '50 per cent punishment' for buying Russian oil. India termed them as arbitrary and contrary to global trade rules, while many other countries bent their knee and entered into deals with Trump.&nbsp;

US Supreme Court might end or limit Trump tariffs, and India will smile

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 14) stressed that tariffs against India may have influenced Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to talks in Alaska. In an interview with Fox News Radio, Trump hinted that this could be a "probable" reason for Putin to meet him.The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia."Notably, Trump imposed massive tariffs on India earlier this month. Initially, it started with 25 per cent, but later Trump imposed additional tariffs, making it 50 per cent, citing New Delhi's import of Russian oil amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.India "probably" had a role in Putin agreeing to meet. "When I told India, which essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia, that we’re going to charge you, because you’re dealing with Russia on oil purchases, India was the second largest. And getting pretty close to China, China is the largest. And as you know, there was something in the works for that," he said.Trump further said that later, Russia called and said they wanted to meet him."Certainly, when you lose your second largest customer and you're probably going to lose your first largest customer, I think that probably has a role," the US president said.Trump continued saying that Russia respects the US now, adding that he didn't respect it under Biden.Stressing that the US is the "hottest country anywhere in the world", Trump started lauding America as he said, “Everybody’s moving back to the United States. Car companies, AI companies, Everybody’s moving back. They’re all starting their factories now. The odds are we’ve never had anything like this. It is truly the golden age of America, but he respects our country now.”

The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia."

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 14) stressed that tariffs against India may have influenced Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to talks in Alaska. In an interview with Fox News Radio, Trump hinted that this could be a "probable" reason for Putin to meet him. The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia." Notably, Trump imposed massive tariffs on India earlier this month. Initially, it started with 25 per cent, but later Trump imposed additional tariffs, making it 50 per cent, citing New Delhi's import of Russian oil amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. India "probably" had a role in Putin agreeing to meet. "When I told India, which essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia, that we’re going to charge you, because you’re dealing with Russia on oil purchases, India was the second largest. And getting pretty close to China, China is the largest. And as you know, there was something in the works for that," he said. Trump further said that later, Russia called and said they wanted to meet him. "Certainly, when you lose your second largest customer and you're probably going to lose your first largest customer, I think that probably has a role," the US president said. Trump continued saying that Russia respects the US now, adding that he didn't respect it under Biden. Stressing that the US is the "hottest country anywhere in the world", Trump started lauding America as he said, “Everybody’s moving back to the United States. Car companies, AI companies, Everybody’s moving back. They’re all starting their factories now. The odds are we’ve never had anything like this. It is truly the golden age of America, but he respects our country now.”

The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia."

Is India the reason behind Putin agreeing for peace talks? Trump REVEALS what led to Alaska meeting

US President Donald Trump's move to slap high tariffs and begin a trade war across the world was not just for prospering America's economy, as he claims, but was also aimed at serving the interests of individual companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink, a Washington Post report stated, citing internal government documents obtained by the outlet.&nbsp;With imposing a whopping 50 per cent tariff on India, citing the imports of Russian oil amid the Ukraine war, asking Israel to eliminate a Chinese company's control of a key port and also pushing South Korea to publicly support deploying US troops to deter China, Trump has taken several measures amid his ongoing trade war, the documents read.&nbsp;In the eight-page documents of "supplemental negotiating objectives", US officials acknowledged that potential accords would cover issues, including military basing, which is not usually found in a trade agreement.&nbsp;The US officials also discussed forcing other nations to provide concessions for individual companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink and Chevron, which is one of the world's 10 largest oil producers.&nbsp;The documents also revealed that in the first weeks after Trump paused his "reciprocal tariffs", the US officials made plans to press countries near China for better defence relations, including the purchase of US equipment and port visits.&nbsp;“This is the first time I’ve seen that type of request in a trade agreement. When you’re sitting at the negotiating table, you’re not talking about this stuff,” Wendy Cutler, who spent more than a quarter century in the Office of the US Trade Representative, said.&nbsp;One State Department employee, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, "The document sent shock waves through the government. This isn't normally how it works."&nbsp;In the past months, Trump has mixed trade and other unrelated issues, which have concerned him. He threatened Brazil to halt its prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro, or face 50 per cent tariffs.In January, he threatened to impose tariffs on Colombian goods unless the leader agreed to accept deported migrants.

The US officials also discussed forcing other nations to provide concessions for individual companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink and Chevron, which is one of the world's 10 largest oil producers.

US President Donald Trump's move to slap high tariffs and begin a trade war across the world was not just for prospering America's economy, as he claims, but was also aimed at serving the interests of individual companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink, a Washington Post report stated, citing internal government documents obtained by the outlet. With imposing a whopping 50 per cent tariff on India, citing the imports of Russian oil amid the Ukraine war, asking Israel to eliminate a Chinese company's control of a key port and also pushing South Korea to publicly support deploying US troops to deter China, Trump has taken several measures amid his ongoing trade war, the documents read. In the eight-page documents of "supplemental negotiating objectives", US officials acknowledged that potential accords would cover issues, including military basing, which is not usually found in a trade agreement. The US officials also discussed forcing other nations to provide concessions for individual companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink and Chevron, which is one of the world's 10 largest oil producers. The documents also revealed that in the first weeks after Trump paused his "reciprocal tariffs", the US officials made plans to press countries near China for better defence relations, including the purchase of US equipment and port visits. “This is the first time I’ve seen that type of request in a trade agreement. When you’re sitting at the negotiating table, you’re not talking about this stuff,” Wendy Cutler, who spent more than a quarter century in the Office of the US Trade Representative, said. One State Department employee, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, "The document sent shock waves through the government. This isn't normally how it works." In the past months, Trump has mixed trade and other unrelated issues, which have concerned him. He threatened Brazil to halt its prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro, or face 50 per cent tariffs. In January, he threatened to impose tariffs on Colombian goods unless the leader agreed to accept deported migrants.

The US officials also discussed forcing other nations to provide concessions for individual companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink and Chevron, which is one of the world's 10 largest oil producers.

Trump's tariff twist: Shocking documents reveal boost for big corporate allies – including Musk's Starlink

Indian politician and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament (MP) Ashok Kumar Mittal on Thursday (August 7) wrote an open letter to US President Donald Trump, urging him to "choose dialogue over discord" as Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India over the import of Russian oil. Calling Trump's move "deeply disappointing", Mittal asked Trump to choose coordination over coercion while dealing with India.&nbsp;"For two nations that have a long strategic, values-based partnership, this move is deeply disappointing," he said.&nbsp;The AAP MP took to X and shared the letter, written to Donald Trump, with a caption, "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 146 crore Indians boycott American companies operating in India? My open letter to Donald Trump on the US’s 50% tariffs for India, in which I 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 him to “choose dialogue over discord, coordination over coercion.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 146 crore Indians boycott American companies operating in India? My open letter to <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> on US’s 50% tariffs for India, in which I 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 him to “choose dialogue over discord, coordination over coercion.” Jai Hind! <a href="https://t.co/rQJXv8yhiY">pic.twitter.com/rQJXv8yhiY</a>&mdash; Ashok Kumar Mittal (@DrAshokKMittal) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrAshokKMittal/status/1953435423071486346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While responding to Trump's "dead economy" jibe, he stressed that this "dead economy" is the 4th largest in the world, soon to be third, and remains the fastest growing among major nations. "American companies generate $80+ billion annually from the Indian market across education, tech, finance, and IP. India's position as the third-largest air transport market holds deep strategic value for the US, with deals worth $2.45 billion signed in 2022 alone. The US digital economy runs on code, much of it written in India," he added. Further, Mittal called out that the US's close ally, the European Union, has also recorded over €67.5 billion in trade with Russia last year, while it calls on others to scale back. "What is more surprising is that the United States continues to quietly import uranium, palladium, as well as chemicals from Russia. Should a nation pressurize India against trade with Russia when it itself relies on the Kremlin for its domestic interests?" he added in his letter. He continued, warning Trump that if 146 crore Indians come together and initiate a strategic restriction of US businesses, the impact would be far more severe. "It is important to note that on this day, August 7, the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905, a powerful assertion of economic self-reliance against foreign control. If 146 crore Indians were to channel that spirit today and initiate a strategic restriction of U.S. businesses, the impact would be far more severe for the United States than for India," he said. He concluded by asking Trump to choose dialogue over discord and shape the future "through respect, resolve, and renewed commitment to a rules-based global order."

While responding to Trump's "dead economy" jibe, the Indian politician stressed that this "dead economy" is the 4th largest in the world, soon to be third, and remains the fastest growing among major nations.

Indian politician and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament (MP) Ashok Kumar Mittal on Thursday (August 7) wrote an open letter to US President Donald Trump, urging him to "choose dialogue over discord" as Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India over the import of Russian oil. Calling Trump's move "deeply disappointing", Mittal asked Trump to choose coordination over coercion while dealing with India. "For two nations that have a long strategic, values-based partnership, this move is deeply disappointing," he said. The AAP MP took to X and shared the letter, written to Donald Trump, with a caption, "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 146 crore Indians boycott American companies operating in India? My open letter to Donald Trump on the US’s 50% tariffs for India, in which I 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 him to “choose dialogue over discord, coordination over coercion.”

While responding to Trump's "dead economy" jibe, the Indian politician stressed that this "dead economy" is the 4th largest in the world, soon to be third, and remains the fastest growing among major nations.

'What If all Indians boycott US businesses...': Indian politician warns Trump over tariff row - Read his OPEN LETTER here

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) said he could announce more tariffs on China similar to the 25 per cent duties announced on India over its purchases of Russian oil. Trump's statement comes a week after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned China that it could also face new tariffs if it continued buying Russian oil. Though the White House order announcing tariffs on India did not mention China, Trump said that it could happen, and issued a ‘secondary sanctions’ warning. The US imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, on top of a 25 per cent tariff announced previously, citing its trade with Russia. After the new levy, India will face the highest tariff of 50 per cent along with Brazil. "Could happen," Trump told reporters, after saying he expected to announce more secondary sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine. "It may happen ... I can't tell you yet," Trump said. “We did it with India. We're doing it probably with a couple of others. One of them could be China,” the US president added. On being asked why he is signalling out India while there are other countries that are buying Russian oil, Trump answered, “It's only been 8 hours. So let's see what happens. You're going to see a lot more...You're going to see so many secondary sanctions.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On being asked, &#39;Indian officials have said that there are other countries that are buying Russian oil, like China, for instance. Why are you singling India out for these additional sanctions&#39;, US President Donald Trump says, &quot;It&#39;s only been 8 hours. So let&#39;s see what… <a href="https://t.co/YRNbR06ne8">pic.twitter.com/YRNbR06ne8</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1953214476901335241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On being asked, &#39;On the Indian penalties, do you have any similar plans to enact more tariffs on China&#39;, US President Donald Trump says, &quot;Could happen. Depends on how we do. Could happen.&quot; (Source: The White House/YouTube) <a href="https://t.co/iauBFQ91mH">pic.twitter.com/iauBFQ91mH</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1953215199298912709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On secondary sanctions, US President Donald Trump says, &quot;It may happen. I don&#39;t know, I can&#39;t tell you yet. But we did it with India. We are doing it probably with a couple of others, one of them could be China.&quot; (Source: The White House/YouTube) <a href="https://t.co/hO3iyMRIaw">pic.twitter.com/hO3iyMRIaw</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1953257268436213963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump's warning comes even as he said on Tuesday that the US was close to a trade deal with China and that he would meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping before the end of the year if an agreement is struck. China is facing an August 12 deadline to reach a durable tariff agreement with the US administration, after Beijing and Washington reached preliminary deals in May and June to end escalating tit-for-tat tariffs and a cut-off of rare earth minerals.

<h2>Trump's additional 25 per cent tariff on India</h2>Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday (Aug 6) announcing that India will face an extra 25 per cent tariff over and above the 25 per cent rate announced last week. While the 25 per cent rate is effective from August 7, 2025, the newly announced additional tariff will come into place 21 days from now. "The ad valorem duty imposed...shall be in addition to any other duties, fees, taxes, exactions, and charges applicable to such imports...," the order said. "I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil. Accordingly, and as consistent with applicable law, articles of India imported into the customs territory of the United States shall be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 percent," it said.&nbsp;The Ministry of External Affairs reacted to the additional import tariff and called it “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”, adding that “India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests”. "The United States has in recent days targeted India’s oil imports from Russia. We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India," said the MEA in its statement.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Statement by Official Spokesperson⬇️ 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/BNwLm9YmJc">https://t.co/BNwLm9YmJc</a> <a href="https://t.co/DsvRvhd61D">pic.twitter.com/DsvRvhd61D</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1953111378685739457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

US President Donald Trump hinted at possible new tariffs on China over its Russian oil purchases, following a 25 per cent tariff hike on India. He warned of more secondary sanctions, but no final decision has been made yet.

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) said he could announce more tariffs on China similar to the 25 per cent duties announced on India over its purchases of Russian oil. Trump's statement comes a week after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned China that it could also face new tariffs if it continued buying Russian oil. Though the White House order announcing tariffs on India did not mention China, Trump said that it could happen, and issued a ‘secondary sanctions’ warning. The US imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, on top of a 25 per cent tariff announced previously, citing its trade with Russia. After the new levy, India will face the highest tariff of 50 per cent along with Brazil. "Could happen," Trump told reporters, after saying he expected to announce more secondary sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine. "It may happen ... I can't tell you yet," Trump said. “We did it with India. We're doing it probably with a couple of others. One of them could be China,” the US president added. On being asked why he is signalling out India while there are other countries that are buying Russian oil, Trump answered, “It's only been 8 hours. So let's see what happens. You're going to see a lot more...You're going to see so many secondary sanctions.”

US President Donald Trump hinted at possible new tariffs on China over its Russian oil purchases, following a 25 per cent tariff hike on India. He warned of more secondary sanctions, but no final decision has been made yet.

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