The White House shifted its language on India, with Press Secretary Leavitt describing Trump’s 50% tariffs as “sanctions.” She said the measures are punitive and aimed at pressuring Russia by targeting importers like India and Brazil—while notably excluding China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused India of profiteering by reselling cheap Russian oil, claiming $16 billion in excess profits. India’s government dismissed the move as unfair, citing double standards as the U.S. and EU continue trade with Russia. The policy risks straining U.S.-India ties further. <br /> <br /> <br />#Trump #India #Sanctions #Tariffs #RussianOil #USIndiaRelations #ScottBessent #WhiteHouse #PressBriefing #TradeWar #Geopolitics #Modi #GlobalEconomy #EnergyCrisis #OilPolitics #USForeignPolicy #Putin #IndiaBrazil #USChina #EconomicPolicy #BreakingNews #TrumpTariffs #SouthAsia #MiddleEastOil #USPolitics #GlobalTrade #ForeignAffairs #NuclearTensions #TrumpTeam #EnergySecurity #AmericaFirst<br /><br />Also Read<br /><br />US Imposed Sanctions On India To End Russia-Ukraine War, More Tariffs If Trump-Putin Talks Fail :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-imposed-sanctions-on-india-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-more-tariffs-if-trump-putin-talks-fail-7835021.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />Trump To Arrange Face-To-Face Meeting Between Putin And Ukraine's Zelenskyy :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-to-arrange-face-to-face-meeting-between-putin-and-ukraines-zelenskyy-7833925.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />European Leaders Arrive At White House To Meet Trump On Ending Russia's War :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/european-leaders-arrive-at-white-house-to-meet-trump-on-ending-russias-war-7833821.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br /><br /><br />~HT.178~GR.122~
