US President Donald Trump was asked on Wednesday: “Indian officials said there were other countries that buy, for example, Russian oil, such as China.
In response, Trump indicated more “secondary sanctions”.
“It’s just 8 hours. We’ll see what will happen. You’ll see much more … you’ll see so many secondary sanctions,” Trump said during the press briefing in the White House.
He also indicated that US administration could impose “more” sanctions on China.
After you were asked, “As far as Indian sanctions are concerned, you have some similar plans to enact more tariffs on China,” US President Donald Trump said, “He could happen. It depends on how we are doing.”
Trump’s 50% tariff on India
Trump’s statement came when he signed an executive order that saved another 25 % tariff on imports from India. After the order, the total tariff for Indian goods will be 50 %.
According to an order issued by the White House, for an increase, he quoted matters of national security and concerns about foreign policy and other relevant commercial laws.
He argued that Indian imports of Russian oil directly or indirectly represent a “unusual and extraordinary threat” for the United States.
While the initial obligation will come into force on August 7, the next fee will come into force after 21 days and will be deposited on all Indian goods imported to the US, except for goods in transit or those that meet specific exceptions, the press agency informed or.
India reacts
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the US step as “unfair, unfounded and unduly” and said that the new Delhi would take “all the steps necessary to protect his national interests”.
In the official statement of Mea, she said: “The United States has had in recent days
Targeted into oil imports in India from Russia. We have already clarified our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and carried out with an overall goal to ensure energy security of 1.4 billion people in India. ”
“Therefore, it is extremely unfortunate that the US should decide to impose other tariffs in India for steps that several other countries also receive in their own interest,” he added.
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