Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to keep heavy tariffs on Indian goods until New Delhi halts its imports of Russian crude oil, warning that trade penalties will remain in place unless India aligns with Washington’s sanctions policy against Moscow. The statement marks a new phase of economic pressure in the complex U.S.–India relationship, intertwining trade diplomacy with global energy politics.

Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump revealed that he had recently spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that Modi assured him India would not continue with “the Russian oil thing.” Trump, however, made it clear that any backtracking by India would invite further punitive measures. “If they want to keep buying from Russia, they’ll continue paying massive tar

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