President Donald Trump Announces Trade Agreement with India to Reduce Tariffs and Stop Russian Oil Purchases

President Donald Trump announced a deal with India to cut tariffs and end Russian oil imports. Markets rallied despite the lack of formal implementation steps.

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President donald trump announced on social media that the United States USUS has reached a trade agreement with India ININ that intends to cut tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. The announcement followed a telephone conversation between the president and Indian Prime Minister narendra modi. According to the statement, the deal involves India ININ halting its purchases of oil from Russia RURU and reducing various trade barriers. donald trump noted that the agreement includes a commitment from New Delhi to increase "BUY AMERICAN" purchases, which encompasses more than $500 billion of energy products, including coal, and other goods.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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