India-US Tariff War: Trump said- 'Imposing tariffs on India created a rift', admitted that he could not resolve the war

India-US Tariff War: US President Donald Trump recently shared his views on several important issues in an exclusive interview with Fox News. In this interview, he prominently raised the issue of the impact of tariffs imposed on Indian goods and the unresolved Russia-Ukraine conflict. His comments have not only intensified the discussion on global trade and geopolitics, but also raised new questions on India-US relations.

Tariffs on Indian goods: "rift" with India

Trump admitted in the interview that the decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods has caused a "rift" in relations with India. He said, "India was Russia's biggest customer. I imposed a 50 percent tariff on India on buying oil from Russia. This is a big deal and creates a rift with India." Trump also added that the issue is more important for Europe than the US, saying, "Remember, this is Europe's problem more than our problem."

This tariff policy targets India's Russian oil imports in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The Trump administration believes that India's purchase of Russian oil at discounted rates indirectly finances Moscow's war efforts. India has rejected these allegations, saying that imports of Russian oil are essential for its energy security.

Russia-Ukraine dispute: Trump admits failure

Trump admitted in the interview that he has failed to resolve the Russia-Ukraine dispute, which he considered the easiest. He said, "I thought the one between Ukraine and Russia would be the easiest. It takes two people to tango. When Putin wanted to do it, Zelensky did not. When Zelensky wanted to do it, Putin did not."

He referred to his "always good relations" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that this is the only war he could not resolve. Trump talked about taking tough action on the issue, including sanctions on banks and tough measures related to oil and tariffs. He indicated that such actions have been taken in the past and may be more stringent in the future.

Trump's claim: Solved seven wars

In the interview, Trump also highlighted his past record, claiming that he has resolved seven wars, including conflicts such as India-Pakistan and Congo-Rwanda. "I resolved wars that were unresolved. Millions of people died," he said. However, these claims have not been independently confirmed, and Trump's statement has drawn the attention of many analysts.

Impact on India-US relations

Trump's tariffs and his comments have highlighted tensions in India-US relations. India has called these tariffs "unfair and unfair", arguing that imports of Russian oil are vital to meet the energy needs of its 1.4 billion population. In response, India has described its energy policies as in line with national interests and rejected US pressure.

Additionally, Trump adviser Peter Navarro further fueled the controversy by calling the Russia–Ukraine conflict "Modi's War". Navarro claimed that India's purchase of Russian oil is funding Russia's war machine. India has rejected the statement as "ridiculous", and many experts have considered it a move that could damage diplomatic relations with India.