"I Am Angry with Putin": Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Russia — Potential Ripple Effect on India
Washington (The Uttam Hindu): President Trump says he is angry with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Russian oil if Putin does not cooperate in ending the war with Ukraine. Trump said that when Putin started questioning Zelensky's credibility, I was very angry because this was not happening in the right direction. In an interview, Trump said that Russia wants new leadership in Ukraine. But new leadership means that you will not be able to make any agreement for a long time.
'I am angry with Putin'… Trump threatens to impose 25% tariff on Russia; India may be affected: According to a report, Trump has threatened that if an agreement is not reached, a secondary tariff may be imposed on Russia. Trump said that if Russia and I are unable to reach an agreement to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, if I feel that this has happened due to Russia's mistake, then I will impose a secondary tariff on all oil coming from Russia. When asked if Russia did the right thing, would you talk to Putin? Trump answered in the affirmative. Trump said that Putin knows that I am angry. The 25% tariff can be announced at any time. I am planning to talk to Putin this week.
Putin suggested on Thursday that a new temporary administration should be introduced in Ukraine under the supervision of the United Nations. However, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres immediately rejected Russia's proposal. Russian officials have repeatedly questioned Zelensky's legitimacy. Russia says Zelensky's term has ended. No elections have been held yet.
Let us tell you that a few days ago Trump had announced a 25 percent tariff on American imports of oil and gas from Venezuela. Now there are preparations to take similar action against countries buying oil from Russia. If Trump announces tariff on Russian oil, then the interests of India and China may be affected the most. India is currently the biggest buyer of Russian oil.
