India faces US threat of 100% tariffs but unlikely to curb Russian oil imports
India is expected to keep buying Russian crude for now, even as the United States threatens to levy tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that continue such purchases.
During ongoing trade talks, Washington has warned New Delhi that it could impose tariffs as high as 100% on imports from nations that maintain Russian oil and gas purchases. Experts note that Russia remains India's biggest oil supplier, making a swift reduction difficult. The tariff threat is intended to pressure India to diversify its energy sources.
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The story shows how US pressure on energy trade could affect India's oil supply and global market dynamics.
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