Trump Targets India-Russia Ties, Calls Their Economies "Dead" Amid Tariff Tensions

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10am on 31 Jul 2025,Thursday India Global

In a fiery Truth Social post, former U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at India and Russia, stating they can “take their dead economies down together.” This comes after Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, criticizing India’s high tariffs and close trade ties with Russia, particularly over energy and defense. He also dismissed claims of significant U.S.-Russia business, calling it “almost none.” Trump further warned former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to “watch his words.” India responded by saying it has “taken note” and is evaluating implications while reaffirming its trade commitment with the U.S. (PC: NDTV)

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