Trump says he will cut tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
The Guardian·2026-02-02 17:51
Donald Trump claimed India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil as he announced plans to cut US tariffs on Indian exports.The US president announced that he and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, whom he proclaimed to be “one of my greatest friends”, had agreed to strike a trade deal.While full details have yet to be disclosed, Trump claimed that India – the second largest purchaser of Russian crude – had agreed to stop buying Russian oil, after many months of pressure from the US.After a call with Modi ...