US President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25 percent tariff on goods from India starting on Friday, while sharply criticising New Delhi for its military and energy ties with Russia, reported German news agency dpa.
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump described India as a "friend" but accused the country of maintaining unfair trade practices that disadvantage US businesses.
India has "strenuous and obnoxious" trade barriers that keep its markets closed to companies, he wrote, adding that its tariffs are "far too high."
Trump also took aim at India's relationship with Russia, saying: "They have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of energy, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the killing in Ukraine - all things not good!"
In addition to the new tariff, Trump said India would face a financial "penalty" for its purchases from Russia, though he did not provide further details.
- Bernama
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