Putin Slams US Tariff Pressure on India: “Colonial Era Is Over, You Can’t Use This Tone With Partners”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized the United States for its recent tariff escalation against India, calling Washington’s approach “outdated” and reminiscent of colonial-era coercion. Speaking at a press briefing following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing on September 3, 2025, Putin defended India’s sovereign right to pursue independent trade and energy…