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Trump says India agrees to stop buying Russian oil
Truth Social ^ | 02/02/2026 | Donald J Trump

Posted on 02/02/2026 11:41:42 AM PST by DFG

It was an Honor to speak with Prime Minister Modi, of India, this morning. He is one of my greatest friends and, a Powerful and Respected Leader of his Country. We spoke about many things, including Trade, and ending the War with Russia and Ukraine. He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela. This will help END THE WAR in Ukraine, which is taking place right now, with thousands of people dying each and every week! Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India, whereby the United States will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%. They will likewise move forward to reduce their Tariffs and Non Tariff Barriers against the United States, to ZERO. The Prime Minister also committed to “BUY AMERICAN,” at a much higher level, in addition to over $500 BILLION DOLLARS of U.S. Energy, Technology, Agricultural, Coal, and many other products. Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward. Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that GET THINGS DONE, something that cannot be said for most. Thank you for your attention to this matter!


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: artofthedeal; energy; oil; putinfafo; putinsfolly; russia; trump; ukraine; winning; zeepershappy

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1 posted on 02/02/2026 11:41:42 AM PST by DFG
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Maybe our government can stop the millions of Indians coming over here and taking all of our jobs.


2 posted on 02/02/2026 11:43:49 AM PST by jroehl (And how we burned in the camps later - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn - The Gulag Archipelago)
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To: DFG

The Prime Minister also committed to “BUY AMERICAN,” at a much higher level, in addition to over $500 BILLION DOLLARS of U.S. Energy, Technology, Agricultural, Coal, and many other products.


The world has all our $. Eventually is has to come back here to buy something....................

They got our $ when we bought all their crappy products.


3 posted on 02/02/2026 11:44:22 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere)
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To: DFG

Who GAS. We’re going to need it for that 20 million new illegal alien voters Joe Pedophile brought in.


4 posted on 02/02/2026 11:48:29 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Cheech Frey and his sidekick, Timmy Chong have turned Minniesomalia into a Cheech & Chong movie.)
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To: DFG

Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that GET THINGS DONE, something that cannot be said for most. Thank you for your attention to this matter!


A way of raising expectations.

I say to my nephew often. “You are the favorite nephew, aren’t you?”


5 posted on 02/02/2026 11:51:48 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere)
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To: DFG

And, in return, the USA has agreed to no longer accept robocalls from India. 😁


6 posted on 02/02/2026 11:52:02 AM PST by left that other site ( For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; He will save us Is.33:22)
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To: left that other site

Maybe they could just send a Tomahawk missile into one of their “call centers” as a friendly reminder! ;)


7 posted on 02/02/2026 12:10:21 PM PST by woweeitsme
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To: DFG

India should buy from whichever party offers the best overall terms for INDIA.

Just as America should trade with whichever parties offer the best deal to AMERICA.

MIGA & MAGA is to benefit the people of their respective countries.


8 posted on 02/02/2026 12:16:52 PM PST by Macoozie (Roll MAGA, roll!)
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To: PeterPrinciple
The Prime Minister also committed to “BUY AMERICAN,” at a much higher level

Too bad he means buy up more American gas stations and motels, using SBA loans and grants.

9 posted on 02/02/2026 12:19:00 PM PST by montag813
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To: DFG

Not sure why folks are being negative and down-playing this. If true, this is a big deal.


10 posted on 02/02/2026 12:32:10 PM PST by sam_whiskey (Peace through Strength. )
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To: DFG

As a past, wise, lovable President once said, “Trust but verify.”


11 posted on 02/02/2026 12:33:04 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: sam_whiskey
... If true, this is a big deal.

It would be momentous. Details required ....

12 posted on 02/02/2026 12:38:29 PM PST by gloryblaze
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To: Macoozie

And India is completely free to buy or trade with any nation it wishes to but if it wants to trade with the U.S. then they must do what we require or do so with high tariffs or lose out with the best consumers in the world. Make America Great Again


13 posted on 02/02/2026 12:49:26 PM PST by Ferndina
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To: jroehl
Maybe our government can stop the millions of Indians coming over here and taking all of our jobs.

They don't have to come here to take our jobs. They can sit in a call center in India. "Support Calls"

14 posted on 02/02/2026 12:56:47 PM PST by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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What is India demanding in return for this?

And why should we be trying to force India to cease purchasing oil from a nation that is not our enemy? Shutting down Russian oil production can only raise the world price of oil, making gasoline less affordable to American consumers.


15 posted on 02/02/2026 1:07:45 PM PST by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: sam_whiskey
Not sure why folks are being negative and down-playing this. If true, this is a big deal.

These same folks are negative and cynical about everything that gets posted. They see being bitter as being "realistic".

16 posted on 02/02/2026 1:15:41 PM PST by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
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And why should we be trying to force India to cease purchasing oil from a nation that is not our enemy? Shutting down Russian oil production can only raise the world price of oil, making gasoline less affordable to American consumers.

It'll force Putin to negotiate if he's no longer able to sell oil to raise revenue in order to maintain his war machine.

Otherwise, Putin can keep the war going in Ukraine for another 5-10 years.

We are trying to wrap the war up in Ukraine.

We don't have spare Patriot batteries to send to Ukraine.

17 posted on 02/02/2026 1:19:16 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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And why should we be trying to force India to cease purchasing oil from a nation that is not our enemy? Shutting down Russian oil production can only raise the world price of oil, making gasoline less affordable to American consumers.
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It’ll force Putin to negotiate if he’s no longer able to sell oil to raise revenue in order to maintain his war machine.
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Putin’s war machine is a threat to the Ukraine but not the USA. Better for us to remain neutral about the Ukraine and focus on humanitarian aid.


18 posted on 02/02/2026 1:38:51 PM PST by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: woweeitsme

They’ll just be reincarnated as democrats!😁


19 posted on 02/02/2026 1:40:32 PM PST by left that other site ( For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; He will save us Is.33:22)
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To: DFG

This would be about the 4th time this claim has been made in many months.

India would be very stupid to agree to this, making their people poorer for... what exactly.
If the USA wants to compensate them billions for this then it is their interest, but we’d be stupid to do that


20 posted on 02/02/2026 1:56:52 PM PST by Mount Athos
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