Trump Concedes Tariffs On India Sparked Rift With New Delhi: ‘This Is Europe’s Problem’

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 22:09 IST

Donald Trump said a 50% tariff on India for Russian oil strained ties but is hopeful about trade talks and stressed his conflict resolution efforts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (Reuters file photo)

US President Donald Trump acknowledged that his decision to impose steep tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil strained ties with New Delhi, even as he struck an optimistic note about ongoing trade negotiations.

“Look, India was their biggest customer. I put a 50 per cent tariff on India because they’re buying oil from Russia. That’s not an easy thing to do. That’s a big deal and it causes a rift with India," Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox and Friends.

“But I’ve already done it. I’ve done a lot," he continued, defending his actions as part of a broader effort to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin.

He added, “And remember this is a Europe problem much more than our problem."

Donald Trump also repeated his claim that he has successfully resolved multiple global conflicts during his presidency.

“I solved seven wars. I did so many, including Pakistan and India, but big ones, some were unsolvable, Congo and Rwanda. I solved it. It was going on for 31 years, millions of people killed," he said.

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