Trump tariffs: India under fire from US over Russian oil imports; China buys more but escapes criticism, says GTRI
Tuesday, 5 August 2025 () Amidst escalating trade tensions, a GTRI report challenges Donald Trump's criticism of India's Russian oil imports, highlighting China's larger role as the primary purchaser. The report accuses Trump of unfairly targeting India while overlooking China's $62.6 billion import volume.
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