Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:15am on 20 Oct 2025,Monday India Global
US President Donald Trump renewed threats of "massive tariffs" against India over Russian oil imports, claiming PM Modi assured him New Delhi would halt such purchases. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump stated Modi told him India wouldn't continue "the Russian oil thing," warning of severe tariffs otherwise. When informed India denied recent conversations, Trump replied they'd "continue to pay massive tariffs." His remarks follow Wednesday's Oval Office statement where he called Modi's alleged commitment "a big step." India's External Affairs Ministry clarified no recent phone call occurred, emphasizing their energy policy focuses on "broad-basing and diversifying" sources to ensure stable prices and secured supplies amid volatile global markets, prioritizing consumer interests. (PC: Firstpost & TRT Global)
