India’s Energy Policy Unshaken by Trump’s Tariff Warnings!!
Strategic Autonomy : India Continues Russian Oil Imports Despite U.S. Pressure !
“India’s Energy Policy Unshaken by Trump’s Tariff Warnings” India has indicated that it will continue purchasing crude oil from Russia despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to impose tariffs on countries that engage in trade with Russia. The move underscores New Delhi’s strategic autonomy in energy policy and its prioritization of national interests amid shifting global geopolitics.
India’s official stance reflects strategic autonomy in energy sourcing and a refusal to yield to external trade coercion. The Indian foreign ministry emphasized that its energy sourcing decisions are driven by global market conditions and long-standing relations with Russia—not political pressure.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) tweets on August 4, 2025
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Statement by Official Spokesperson⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/O2hJTOZBby pic.twitter.com/RTQ2beJC0W— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia)August 4, 2025
Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that existing long-term contracts make a sudden halt impractical and that energy decisions are based on economics rather than geopolitics!
Since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, India has significantly increased its oil imports from Russia, benefiting from discounted prices. Russian crude now constitutes a major portion of India’s energy mix, helping the country manage inflation and ensure energy security for its growing economy.
‘How much India saved from Russian oil | Will Trump stop buying it |’— The Nationalist Madarasi tweets!
How much India saved from Russian oil | Will Trump stop buying it | @ARanganathan72
WATCH : https://t.co/OEY3X3CZ58#anandranganathan #trump #tarif #russianoil #usa #india pic.twitter.com/n5OukZVLrd— The Nationalist Madarasi (@TheMadarasi) August 5, 2025
Officials argue that energy affordability and accessibility are critical for a country like India, which imports over 85% of its crude oil needs. Cutting ties with a major supplier like Russia could disrupt supply chains and increase costs, adversely impacting millions.
India and China have adopted similar defiance in face of U.S. pressure, prioritizing self-interest over political alignment .
‘BRICS Standing Strong Against US Attempts to Drive Wedge Between Nations – Chinese Media’— RT_India tweets!
BRICS Standing Strong Against US Attempts to Drive Wedge Between Nations – Chinese Media
The Global Times claims it’s all down to the importance of independent foreign policies & economic needs for both India & Brazil.#RussianOil pic.twitter.com/XS6U1sBUyH
— RT_India (@RT_India_news) August 4, 2025
Moreover, India has consistently maintained a neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling for diplomacy and dialogue while avoiding alignment with Western sanctions. New Delhi has also emphasized its non-aligned foreign policy, choosing engagement over confrontation.
“Amid Trump’s tariff threats, India maintains Russian oil deals to secure low-cost energy and support its growing economy.
Despite Trump’s pressure, India remains among the top global importers of Russian oil alongside China and Turkey, with India spending approximately $133.4 billion in 2025 for its oil supplies.
‘Trump threatens to substantially raise tariff on India for buying Russian oil’— Geo Frontline (@geofrontlinetv) tweets on August 5, 2025
Trump threatens to substantially raise tariff on India for buying Russian oil
“India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian oil, they are…selling it on the open market for big profits…I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA.”#Trump #India… pic.twitter.com/9vlBVFhJJx
— Geo Frontline (@geofrontlinetv) August 5, 2025
Trump’s Measures: Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods and threatened additional penalties (potentially up to 100% or more) if India continues energy trade with Russia, accusing India of profiting and ignoring Ukraine’s casualties .
Indian Response: India sees such actions as “unjustified and unreasonable,” pointing out that Western nations themselves continue trading energy and goods with Russia. The MEA has defended India’s policy and strategic energy sourcing .
Discount Dynamics: Though Indian refiners began scaling back Russian oil in response to narrowing discounts earlier in July 2025, officials made clear that this was commercially motivated and not driven by external pressure .
Economic Stakes: Analysts warn a forced pivot from discounted Russian crude could raise India’s oil import bill by $9–11 billion annually, increasing inflation and impacting energy security .
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