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Trump Rips India Over Russia Ties, Pushing Modi Into Corner

The article discusses the tensions between the United States and India over India's continued trade ties with Russia amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized India for its refusal to condemn Russia's actions, and has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods. This move is seen as an attempt to push Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a corner, pressuring him to take a stronger stance against Russia. The article highlights the delicate diplomatic balancing act that India is attempting to maintain, as it seeks to preserve its longstanding relationship with Russia while also navigating its strategic partnership with the United States. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical landscape that India must navigate, as it seeks to protect its own interests and maintain its position as a global power.

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India Sees ‘Upward Trend’ in China Ties Amid Trump Threats

The article discusses the improving relations between India and China amid the ongoing trade tensions between the US and both countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's top aide and China's chief diplomat have expressed optimism…

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India Sees ‘Upward Trend’ in China Ties Amid Trump Threats

The article discusses the improving relations between India and China amid the ongoing trade tensions between the US and both countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's top aide and China's chief diplomat have…

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Modi Uses Trump Backlash in India to Bolster Support Before Vote

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China and India Rebuild Ties After Modi’s Rupture With Trump

India and China are working to rebuild their economic ties, which were strained by a border clash in 2020. This move comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be drawing closer to the BRICS countries (Brazil,…

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Tense Trump-Modi Call Helped Unravel Decades of US Policy

The article discusses a tense phone call between former US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which reportedly helped unravel decades of US policy in the region. According to the article,…

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Trump’s Punitive India Tariff Spoils Modi’s Russian Oil Math

The article discusses the impact of the US decision to double tariffs on Indian goods as a punishment for India's ongoing purchases of Russian crude oil. This move has put the world's third-largest oil consumer, India,…

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Trump-Modi ties hit rock bottom with new tariffs on India over Russian oil

The article discusses the deteriorating relationship between the United States and India under the Trump administration. It highlights how the imposition of new tariffs by the US on India, over India's continued…

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Modi Urges Indians to Buy Local Goods After Trump Tariffs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indian citizens to prioritize the purchase of locally produced goods, following the recent implementation of tariffs by the United States. This move is seen as a response to…

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Trump Rips India Over Russia Ties, Pushing Modi Into Corner

The article discusses the tensions between the United States and India over India's continued trade ties with Russia amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized India…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 19, 2025

The article discusses the improving relations between India and China amid the ongoing trade tensions between the US and both countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's top aide and China's chief diplomat have expressed optimism…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 13, 2025

The article discusses how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party are leveraging the growing tensions between India and the United States under President Donald Trump to gain political support from farmers ahead of an important…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 13, 2025

India and China are working to rebuild their economic ties, which were strained by a border clash in 2020. This move comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be drawing closer to the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China,…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 8, 2025

The article discusses a tense phone call between former US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which reportedly helped unravel decades of US policy in the region. According to the article, the call took place in…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 7, 2025

The article discusses the impact of the US decision to double tariffs on Indian goods as a punishment for India's ongoing purchases of Russian crude oil. This move has put the world's third-largest oil consumer, India, in a difficult…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCAug 6, 2025

The article discusses the deteriorating relationship between the United States and India under the Trump administration. It highlights how the imposition of new tariffs by the US on India, over India's continued purchase of Russian oil,…

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