The U.S. senator linked a reported halving in India’s Russian oil buying to tariffs Trump imposed on India, framing it as a sign trade pressure may be influencing energy flows.
U.S. Senator Blumenthal said India reduced purchases of Russian oil by 50% after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on India. The claim, presented as a direct link between trade measures and oil buying behavior, suggests tariffs may be affecting purchasing decisions in a market that has been a major outlet for Russian crude since Western sanctions reshaped global energy trade.