100% tariffs: Why India may ignore Trump threat to continue buying Russian crude oil

On August 5, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced 25% penal tariffs on India for its purchase of crude oil from Russia. One year later, India faces the prospect of up to 100% tariffs for its Russian crude oil purchases! A lot has changed in the last year, yet when it comes to tariffs related to Russian crude - the Trump administration seems to have come full circle.