India's Prime Minister Modi responded defiantly to President Trump's threat to double tariffs on India to 50% due to its Russian oil purchases. Trump accused India of profiting from reselling Russian oil on the open market, undermining U.S. efforts against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In 2024, India imported over $47 billion worth of Russian oil, making it a significant importer. Indian analysts noted that other nations like China and Turkey faced no similar tariffs, calling U.S. actions unfair and hypocritical. U.S.-India bilateral trade exceeds $150 billion.
"I know that I will personally have to pay a heavy price for it," he said. "But I am ready for it."
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