**New York: US President Donald Trump Accuses China and India of Funding Ukraine War Through Russian Oil Purchases**
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused China and India of being the “primary funders” of the Ukraine war during his address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Speaking at the General Debate, Trump highlighted the role these countries play in financing the conflict by continuing to purchase Russian oil.
**Trump’s Statement at the UNGA**
“China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil,” Trump said in his over an hour-long speech. His remarks came amid global discussions dominated by various conflicts, including the war in Ukraine.
**Context Behind the Remarks**
Trump’s comments follow his administration’s recent decision to raise tariffs on India’s imports of Russian oil. The additional 25 percent levy pushed the total tariff on Indian goods to 50 percent, making it one of the highest tariffs globally.
India and the United States had earlier held five rounds of negotiations aimed at securing a trade deal. However, the proposed final round of talks scheduled for August was postponed.
Over the past few months, India and the US have been negotiating an interim trade deal. Despite hopes that this would help avoid elevated tariffs, President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods in July. A few days later, he imposed an additional 25 percent tariff, citing India’s continued imports of Russian oil. These tariffs came into effect on August 27.
**India’s Position on Trade Talks**
India has expressed reservations about the US demand to open up its agricultural and dairy sectors — critical and sensitive areas that provide livelihoods to a large segment of the population.
Earlier this year, in March, India and the US initiated talks on a just, balanced, and mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), aiming to complete the first stage of the agreement by October-November 2025.
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