Breakingviews - Trump’s India trade slap misses Russian oil target
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 07 2025
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Source: Reuters
Trump's Tariff on India: Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on U.S. imports from India aims to penalize the country for purchasing Russian oil, but it is unlikely to significantly disrupt Russian oil flows or impact global prices.
EU's Targeted Sanctions: The European Union's recent sanctions package against Russia is more effective, focusing on lowering price caps and targeting entities aiding in evasion, which could have a greater impact on Russia's oil revenue than the blunt tariffs imposed by the U.S.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
