Donald Trump India: America had imposed a 50 percent tariff on India. Now it has been said on this matter that it has increased the tariff to stop the Russia-Ukraine war.

Seeing the growing closeness between India and China, America has started changing its stance. The White House has clarified the matter of increasing tariffs on India. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said on Tuesday (August 19) that US President Donald Trump has imposed higher tariffs on India to stop the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump first imposed a 25 percent tariff on India and then increased it to 50 percent.

Actually, America says that it wants to put pressure on Russia so that the ongoing war with Ukraine can be stopped. During the press conference, Caroline Levitt said, "The President has put a lot of pressure to stop this war. He has taken many strict steps regarding this. As you have seen, some steps have been taken against India. He himself has made it clear that he wants to stop the war completely.

What did the White House say about the meeting between Trump and Zelensky?

Recently, President Trump had a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky. On the same day, many big European leaders also met Trump, and they all want to stop the war. On this matter, the White House said, the President wants to end the war as soon as possible. All European leaders, including the NATO Secretary General, are going, and they all agree that this is a great step by President Trump.

What did the White House say about European leaders?

Trump met several big European leaders after Zelensky. He said that security guarantees will be given to Ukraine. The White House press secretary said on this matter, "All European leaders have expressed their gratitude to President Trump." Trump had also met Russian President Vladimir Putin before Zelensky. He then met Zelensky. According to the information, now Zelensky and Putin may soon meet in the presence of Trump.