Trump Imposes New Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases Amid Rising Tensions

President Donald Trump imposed additional tariffs on India Monday after the country continued purchasing Russian oil, which supports Vladimir Putin's military efforts in Ukraine and hampers efforts for a ceasefire. "India is not only importing significant quantities of Russian oil but also reselling it on the open market for substantial profits. They seem indifferent to the casualties caused by Russia's war in Ukraine. As a result, I will significantly increase the tariffs India pays to the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump posted on Truth Social. This announcement follows just a week after Trump extended his deadline for Putin to engage in genuine negotiations from nearly two months to only ten days. "I'm disappointed with President Putin," Trump told reporters in Scotland. He also mentioned potential secondary measures, such as sanctions or tariffs, against Russia, expressing a desire to avoid harming the Russian people, whom he praised. Additionally, in response to provocative remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in strategic regions last Friday. "Due to the provocative state...