WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that trade talks with India would continue, despite strained ties since his imposition of 50-percent tariffs over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil. “I am pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, adding he feels “certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion” for both countries.

The US president’s remarks come as he pressures EU leaders to join him in punishing India and China for buying Russian oil.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that trade talks with India would continue, despite strained ties since his imposition of 50-percent tariffs over New Delhi’s…

The turnaround also came as reports emerged that Trump had asked the European Union to impose 100% tariffs on India and China over their Russian oil purchases.

NEW DELHI: The US and India have resumed trade talks, the two countries’ leaders announced on social media on Wednesday, an unexpected move after Donald Trump’s administration…