Zelenskyy issues BIG statement on US tariffs on countries including India: ‘Continuing to make deals with Russia…’
India continues to be a key importer of Russian oil, which is a trade that leads to difficulty in India-US vineyards. Zelenskyy’s support comes, even if the new Delhi increases his diplomatic efforts to help end the war in Ukraine. Continue reading to learn more about this.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the US idea of applying more tariffs to countries doing business with Russia. India continues to be a key importer of Russian oil, which is a trade that leads to difficulty in India-US vineyards. Zelenskyy’s support comes, even if the new Delhi increases his diplomatic efforts to help end the war in Ukraine. The commentary came after US President Donald Trump and his officials implied to make secondary tariffs for the nations that operate with Moscow.
What did Volodymyr Zelenskyy say about US tariffs?
In an interview with ABC News, Zelenskyy said, “I think the idea of putting a tariff in the country … The right idea to continue to agree with Russia.” The Ukrainian leader was asked about his opinions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his last visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, depicted with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. India has become a major oil importer from Russia since the occupation of Moscow’s neighbor Ukraine in the beginning of 2022.
What did Trump and the team say in secondary tariffs?
On Sunday, Trump said he was ready to increase sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, the best US official warned more economic pressure on countries interested in Russia. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said: “The sanctions are forced and the people who helped Russia in their battles against Ukraine … For example, we are responsible for making sure that India is ready to respond economically.” His statements came after the last Russian military strike in Ukraine.
How are India’s ties with the US now?
Developments come at a time when the United States gets a 50 percent tariff to India, half of them for the new Delhi to buy Russian oil. US President Donald Trump and his officials have repeatedly brought India again for the trade defended by the latter. However, after Trump praise PM Modi and named him “friend”, he seems to be solved in the vineyards. The Indian Prime Minister said Trump was “completely responding (D)”.
