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Trump hits India with extra 25% tariff for buying Russian oil

The US has imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil, raising the total tariff rate to 50%—one of the highest rates the US has ever applied. This move signals escalating trade tensions between the US and India over energy trade with Russia.

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The US has imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil, raising the total tariff rate to 50%—one of the highest rates the US has ever applied. This move signals escalating trade tensions between the US and India over energy trade with Russia.
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