Trump Criticizes India's Oil Trade with Russia amidst New Tariffs

Donald Trump remarked on India's purported decision to cease buying Russian oil, criticizing the ongoing India-Russia relations during a tariff announcement. Despite lacking confirmation on India's purchase halt, Trump reiterated high tariffs to address US trade imbalances while attacking India's defense and energy procurements from Russia.

In a statement on Saturday, former US President Donald Trump expressed his opinion on the reported decision by India to stop purchasing oil from Russia, calling it a 'good step' though he remained uncertain about the accuracy of this development.

This discourse unfolded subsequently after the US announced the imposition of tariffs on exports from nearly 70 nations, including India, which is set to face a 25 percent tariff. The tariffs come among criticisms of India's purchases of military equipment and energy from Russia.

While India's Ministry of External Affairs addressed press queries regarding this topic, no concrete confirmations about oil purchases were provided. Trump's attention to trade disparities and his sharp critiques of Indo-Russian ties were further highlighted in his social media engagements.

(With inputs from agencies.)