America escalated its row with India over purchasing Russian oil, which Donald Trump says is “fuelling the conflict” in Ukraine. The president will impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian items on August twenty seventh as a punishment, taking the general levy to 50% on sure Indian imports (he’s additionally utilizing the menace to press for a commerce deal). The Indian authorities stated it was being unfairly singled out, pointing to the EU’s still-substantial commerce with Russia. The Kremlin stated it was as much as particular person nations to decide on their buying and selling companions.