Trump: India, Russia Can Take Their Dead Economies Down Together

India and Russia can take their "dead economies down together", US President Donald Trump has said in a fresh attack on the two countries for their close trade ties even as New Delhi continued to analyse the possible impact of his decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.

- Press Trust Of India

In its reaction, India said it will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest and that the implications of the tariffs are being examined.

The US president's diatribe came hours after he announced 25 per cent tariffs against India from August 1, along with an unspecified "penalty" to punish New Delhi for continuing to procure crude oil from Russia notwithstanding the Western sanctions.

"I don't care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care,” he said.

"We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World,” he added.

Russia remained India’s top oil supplier in the last few months.