America has lost India-Russia to China… President Trump's big statement

Amid the tension over tariff, US President Donald Trump has posted a post on Truth Social about India-Russia. He has said that we feel that we have lost India and Russia to China. I wish their partnership brings a prosperous future. India's Foreign Ministry has said on Trump's statement that we have nothing to say. Donald Trump has posted a picture of President Jinping, Putin and Prime Minister Modi in SCO with his post.

Posted a picture of Modi, Jinping, Putin

Statement came amid tariff war

Trump's statement has come at a time when tension continues with India over tariff. The timing is also interesting because the SCO meeting has ended in Tianjin, China between 31st and 1st September. In which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Putin also participated. After this, Putin was also seen on the same stage with Jinping in the military parade of China on 3rd September.

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50 percent tariff imposed on India

Trump has imposed 50 percent tariff on India. His reasoning behind this was that India buys oil from Russia, so this tariff has been increased as a punishment. Trump had said on Wednesday itself that he has imposed 50% tariff on India because there was a one-sided relationship between the two countries for a long time. In a press briefing, Trump said that India imposes 100% tariff on American goods. This is the highest in the world. Also Read: Kim Jong Un’s mysterious slow train to China — luxury, secrets and surprises