Trump-Modi Relationship Under TestNavarro’s latest remarks are notable because he has previously been among the Trump administration’s strongest critics of India’s continued Russian oil purchases. The Senate legislation would give the President significant discretion to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries identified among the largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas. Why Russian Oil Matters To IndiaIndia’s exposure to the proposed US tariff threat has grown alongside its dependence on Russian crude. In August 2025, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, specifically citing India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. Media reported at the time that a White House official confirmed the removal of the separate 25% duty linked to Russian oil.