Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:42am on 23 Aug 2025,Saturday India Global
Facing steep U.S. tariffs and pressure over Russian oil imports, India is ramping up crude oil trade with Brazil, another country targeted by President Trump. Imports from Brazil surged 75% year-on-year in early 2025, making it India’s ninth-largest supplier. As Russian oil remains politically sensitive, Indian refiners are diversifying, with Brazil emerging as a key non-OPEC alternative. Diplomatic efforts between PM Modi and President Lula da Silva signal deeper energy ties, including collaboration on offshore exploration. Despite logistical hurdles and competition from West Asia and China, Brazil’s growing output and India’s strategic pivot may reshape global oil flows amid tariff tensions.
