After announcing a 25 per cent tariff and penalty on India for buying Russian oil, US President Donald Trump told reporters the trade negotiations are ongoing, highlighted India's role in what he calls “anti-anti-American” BRICS grouping.

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The president said Wednesday that imports from India would be subject to a 25 percent tariff as of Friday, as trade talks between the countries hit a stumbling block.