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Oct
WASHINGTON, D.C (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to India, saying trade penalties on Indian exports will remain unless the country halts its import of Russian crude oil. During an informal press briefing aboard his aircraft, Trump claimed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given personal assurances that India would disengage from purchasing Russian energy. “Prime Minister Modi told me directly — they’re done with Russian oil,” Trump said. “But if that turns out not to be the case, India can expect to keep paying enormous tariffs. That’s their choice.” Trump did not provide…
