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What Trump Said vs What’s Possible: Reading Between the Lines of the India–US Trade Deal and Russian Oil Claims

February 2, 2026

The United States and India have reached a preliminary trade agreement that includes significant tariff reductions and commitments to alter energy purchasing practices. President Trump announced that India will stop buying Russian oil and instead purchase more American and potentially Venezuelan crude, while tariffs on Indian goods will be reduced from 25% to 18%, with India agreeing to eliminate its tariffs altogether.

What Trump Said vs What’s Possible: Reading Between the Lines of the India–US Trade Deal and Russian Oil Claims

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Key Highlights

India will stop purchasing Russian oil as part of the trade deal.
Tariffs on Indian goods will be cut from 25% to 18%.
India has agreed to reduce its tariffs to zero.
The deal aims to increase U. S. oil exports to India.
Details on additional tariffs imposed for purchasing Russian oil remain unclear.

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What Trump Said vs What’s Possible: Reading Between the Lines of the India–US Trade Deal and Russian Oil Claims

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