A close advisor of US President Donald Trump has taunted India. He has said that India should stop buying oil from Russia. ,The Guardian, According to a report by Trump’s associate Stephen Miller alleged that India is promoting war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Russia. Even India has received a threat of 100 percent tariff.
One of the most influential colleagues of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and the US President, Stephen Miller said, “Trump said It is very clearly stated that it is not acceptable for India to fund the war by buying oil from Russia. ”
India threatens 100 percent tariff
Miller said, “People will be surprised to know that India is associated with China in buying Russian oil. This is also surprising.” However, the Reuters report claimed that despite America’s threats, India will continue to buy oil from Moscow. At the same time, it has also been claimed that if India does not listen to Trump, then 100 percent tariff will be imposed on it.
America is trying to pressurize India
The trade deal between India and America has not been finalized yet. There has been talk of many times between the two countries. Meanwhile, Trump has imposed 25 percent tariff to increase pressure on India. He announced this on 31 July, but it will be implemented a week after the announcement. The US wants India to give concession in agriculture and dairy sector and sign the agreement regarding this, but India is not ready about it. For this reason, the case of trade deal between the two countries is stuck. Trump is repeatedly threatening India and pressurizing India.