US-India Trade Tensions Escalate as Tariffs Increase
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India is maintaining its close ties with Russia and continuing to buy Russian oil despite US threats of punitive tariffs over these purchases. The US has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian exports, but India remains defiant, emphasizing its strategic and economic interests, including longstanding defense relations with Russia. The situation reflects a broader geopolitical tension between the US and India, with India exploring alternative oil sources while reaffirming its sovereignty in energy decisions.
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