US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged European nations to halt imports of Russian oil, arguing that the revenues are fueling Moscow’s battle in Ukraine.
He made the remarks throughout a name with leaders of the ‘Coalition of the Prepared,’ a dialogue led by French President Emmanuel Macron, which reportedly centered on offering Ukraine with safety ensures within the occasion of a peace settlement with Russia.
Trump additionally pressed European governments to step up financial stress on China, accusing Beijing of supporting Russia’s battle efforts.
His feedback got here as a 50% tariff on Indian items, introduced earlier this yr, formally took impact on August 27. Trump had initially levied a 25% obligation, citing unfair commerce practices, and later doubled it as a penalty for New Delhi’s continued buy of Russian oil.
US Nationwide Safety Advisor John Bolton Criticises Trump
In the meantime, Former US Nationwide Safety Advisor John Bolton has criticised Trump for imposing an unprecedented 25% tariff on India imports for its buy of Russian oil.
Bolton has claimed that Donald Trump’s once-close private rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has light.
“Trump had an excellent relationship personally with Modi. I believe that is gone now. It is a lesson to everyone, for instance, Keir Starmer, {that a} good private relationship could assist at occasions, nevertheless it will not shield you from the worst,” Bolton mentioned in a put up on X.
Trump Hurting US-India Ties
Earlier, Bolton accused Trump of injuring US-India ties, saying excessive tariffs on Indian items have been pushing Prime Minister Modi nearer to Russia and China.
In a put up on X, Bolton said, “The White Home has set U.S.-India relations again many years, pushing Modi nearer to Russia and China. Beijing has forged itself as an alternative choice to the U.S. and Donald Trump.”
Former US official John Bolton was Donald Trump’s nationwide safety adviser from 2018 to 2019 throughout Trump’s first time period as president. He resigned from the put up after variations with Trump over the administration’s international coverage.