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News Topical, Digital Desk : After Donald Trump's tariff bomb on India, this is being discussed all over the world. US lawmakers themselves are opposing Trump's decision and calling it against the interests of Americans. However, Trump is adamant that imposing tariffs against India's purchase of Russian oil is right.
Threats against Russian oil purchases
Meanwhile, Donald Trump's top economic advisor has also threatened the Indian government against buying Russian oil. US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has warned that if India fails to curb the trade of Russian crude oil, the US President is not going to lift the tariffs in any way.
Kevin Hassett made these allegations against India
Kevin Hassett attacked the Indian government, saying that US-India trade talks have also become 'complicated' now and India is adopting a "stubborn" attitude in opening its market for American products.
Trump is not one to bow down
Hassett further said that if India does not bow down, I do not think President Trump is the one to bow down. The US on Wednesday doubled the duty on Indian goods to 50 percent, which is the highest for any country other than Brazil. This also includes an additional 25 percent duty on India's purchase of Russian crude oil.
Hassett said trade talks with India are also "complicated" and claimed Trump imposed the tariffs only to put pressure on Roop to make a peace deal and save millions of lives.
What is India's stand?
India has said it will not bow to US pressure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to "never compromise" on the interests of the country's farmers.
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