BlockBeats News, on August 5, U.S. President Trump threatened on August 4 to significantly increase tariffs imposed on India. According to reports from Reuters, Sky News, and other media on the 5th, India responded by stating that it would take all necessary measures to protect national interests and economic security.
According to Sky News, a spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has been 'targeted' by the United States and the European Union for importing oil from Russia. 'In fact, India started importing oil from Russia because traditional oil supplies shifted to Europe after the conflict broke out.' 'At that time, the United States also actively encouraged India to engage in such imports to enhance the stability of the global energy market.' According to the latest news from AFP on the 5th, the Kremlin also criticized Trump's threat to raise tariffs on India, stating that 'sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners,' and that 'forcing countries to sever trade relations with Russia' is an improper act. (Global Times)