Trump acknowledges 50% India tariffs caused a rift over Russian oil

12 Sep 2025 18:30 IST

Former President Donald Trump has admitted that imposing 50% tariffs on India caused a rift over Russian oil imports. Trump mentioned that it was not an easy decision to make and referred to it as a 'big deal'. The tariffs were imposed during his presidency and led to tensions between the US and India. Trump's acknowledgment sheds light on the complexities of international trade relations and the impact of such decisions on diplomatic ties.

Times of India

'Not easy to do': Trump admits 50% India tariff 'caused a rift' over Russian oil; calls it a 'big deal'

Mint

Trump admits 50% tariffs 'caused rift with India': 'Not an easy thing to do'

NDTV

"That's A Big Deal. It Caused Rift With India": Trump On 50% India Tariffs