‘To bring Ukraine war to end’: US says Trump’s ‘intent’ behind India tariffs was to pressure Russia

‘To bring Ukraine war to end’: US says Trump’s ‘intent’ behind India tariffs was to pressure Russia

The White House has said that the ‘intent’ behind 50% tariffs on India was to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on creating a White House 2028 Olympics task force in the South Court Auditorium of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 5, 2025. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP)