US president eases Russia sanctions that had threatened India with duties
President Donald Trump set aside some Russia-linked sanctions that had put India at risk of 100% duties, after being given 10 days to rule on tariffs tied to Russian oil purchases. The tariff threats were seen as straining US-India ties.
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What happened
Trump was given 10 days to rule on tariffs linked to Russian oil purchases, a move that could hit India. He then set aside some sanctions tied to Russia, which had put India at risk of 100% duties.
Why it matters
Tariff threats were seen as a strain on ties between the US and India.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 12:37 AM ET: Trump was given 10 days to decide on tariffs affecting Russian oil purchases, which could affect India.
- Oct 16, 9:53 PM ET: Trump waived some Russia-related sanctions that had threatened 100% tariffs on India.
Coverage
- Trump waiver from SRIA brings temporary relief for India: economic (The Business Standard)
- From 500% to 100% to waiver: How US tariff threat over Russian oil changed for India (Moneycontrol)
- Trump waives some Russia-related sanctions that threatened 100% tariffs on India (Hindustan Times)
- Trump Waives Many Russia-Related Sanctions, Tariffs In Relief For India, China (NDTV)
- Tariffs pose a risk to US-India relationship (Yahoo News)
- Trump to Decide on Russian Oil Tariffs Impacting India Within Days (India News Network)
- How India Can Counter Trump's Tariff Threat (Rediff)
- Trump pauses Russia sanctions for 60 days, drawing Kyiv's criticism
- Trump delays Russia sanctions to keep talks alive
- US pauses Russia sanctions for 60 days, drawing bipartisan criticism
- Trump suspends some Russia oil sanctions, offering buyers possible relief
- US lawmaker seeks to halt Trump's diesel trade deal with Russia
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