Trump announces 25% tariff on India plus penalties for buying Russian energy
The US president said on Wednesday that India 'is our friend' but its tariffs 'are far too high' on US goods.
The Republican president added that India buys military equipment and oil from Russia, which he said has enabled the war in Ukraine.
As a result, he intends to charge an additional 'penalty' starting on Friday as part of the launch of revised tariffs on multiple countries.
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The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Trump says US is ‘totally prepared' for nuclear attacks after moving nuke subs closer to Russia in warning to Putin
DONALD Trump has said that the US is "totally prepared" for a nuclear war following a slew of threats against America from a Kremlin comrade. In an extraordinary escalation, the commander-in-chief ordered that 7 Trump has said the US is 'fully prepared' for a nuclear war Credit: Getty 7 Don slammed former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev's comments as 'highly provocative' Credit: The Mega Agency 7 Russia's Security Council's Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev seemed to threaten America with nuclear annihilation in the tit-for-tat row with Trump Credit: Reuters 7 The US Navy's USS Minnesota (SSN-783), a Virginia-class fast attack submarine Credit: AFP The nuclear sabre-rattling comes after Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's security council, made an ominous threat and warned that the US is . Trump slammed Medvedev's words as "foolish and inflammatory" before ordering the placement of nuclear submarines near Russian territory. "Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Medvedev, who was the former Russian president from 2008 to 2012, seemed to threaten America with nuclear annihilation in the tit-for-tat row with Trump. He said: "If some words of the former Russian president [Medvedev] cause such a nervous reaction in the entire, formidable US president, then Russia is right in everything and will continue to go its own way. "Let him remember his favorite films about the "walking dead", as well as how dangerous a "dead hand" that does not exist in nature can be." Medvedev may have referring to Moscow's "Dead Hand" nuclear weapons system, which is designed to launch a doomsday retaliation attack with full nuclear force - even if the Kremlin leadership is wiped out. He also warned that Russia "isn't Israel or even Iran." Most read in The US Sun "Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war," the former Russian president wrote in an X post. The MAGA prez hit back saying: "Just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Donald Trump orders nuclear submarines to be moved near Russia as he blasts 'foolish' nuke threat from Putin crony "Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences. I hope this will not be one of those instances. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump did not say in his post whether he meant nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed submarines. He also did not elaborate on the exact deployment locations, which are kept secret by the US military. But in an interview with Newsmax that aired Friday night, Trump said the submarines were "closer to Russia." "We always want to be ready. And so I have sent to the region two nuclear submarines," he said. "I just want to make sure that his words are only words and nothing more than that." Trump v Medvedev: War of words July 2025 : Donald Trump announced a 50-day deadline for Russia to move toward ending the war in Ukraine or face "severe" tariffs. Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, dismissed this as a "theatrical ultimatum" that Russia "didn't care" about. Late July 2025 : President Trump reduced his deadline for Russia to secure a peace deal to just "10 or 12 days," threatening sanctions and secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia. In response, Medvedev wrote on X that Trump was "playing the ultimatum game" and warned that each new ultimatum was a step toward war, not between Russia and Ukraine, but with the United States. July 30, 2025 In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump publicly targeted Medvedev, calling him a "failed former President of Russia" who was "entering very dangerous territory" with his remarks. This statement came as Trump also announced a 25% tariff on India, criticizing its "dead economy" and continued defense and energy ties with Moscow. July 31, 2025 " Medvedev retaliated on social media by referencing the "Dead Hand," a Cold War-era Soviet nuclear retaliation system, in a veiled threat to the US. He also stated that Trump's "jittery reaction" proved Russia was "completely in the right" and would continue on its own path. August 1, 2025 In a further escalation, President Trump announced he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned near Russia in response to Medvedev's "foolish and inflammatory statements." This move highlights the dangerous rhetorical turn the conflict has taken, now including nuclear threats from both sides. Trump's remarks came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had started mass producing its hypersonic nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile. Putin previously said he could deploy them to Belarus, a close Russian ally neighbouring Ukraine, by year-end. The US has the largest nuclear-powered submarine fleet in the world, including its lead ship the USS Virginia - a 377-feet long sub, equipped with cruise missiles. The US has nuclear-powered attack submarines that can search for targets. Several of the US Navy's vessels are specifically designed for stealth and are able to precisely strike targets with nuclear warheads. The Western superpower also has larger, nuclear-armed submarines, which do not need to be repositioned as they can reach targets thousands of miles away. It's unclear which nuclear submarines will be deployed. 7 7 President Vladimir Putin Credit: AFP The nuclear sabre-rattling came against the backdrop of a deadline set by Trump for the end of next week for Russia to take steps to end the Ukraine war or face unspecified new sanctions. Trump initially gave The president also vowed to impose secondary tariffs on Russia if it does not reach a ceasefire agreement by August 8. Despite the pressure from Washington, Russia's onslaught against its pro-Western neighbour continues to unfold at full bore. 'TALK DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING' Trump has expressed frustration with Putin, questioning whether the Russian leader really wants peace with Ukraine. In early July, Trump described having a good conversation with Putin over the phone, only to learn the next that Russia had launched another attack on Ukrainian cities. "I always hang up, [and] say, 'Well, that was a nice phone call,'" Trump told reporters. "And then missiles are launched into Kyiv or some other city, and I say, 'That's strange.' "And after that happens three or four times, you say, the talk doesn't mean anything." Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, and European leaders have also voiced their concerns that Putin is not interested in peace. Zelensky said Putin has the final say in any ceasefire with Russia. "We understand who makes the decisions in Russia and who must end this war," the Ukrainian president wrote on X. "The whole world understands this too. The United States has proposed this. Read more on the Irish Sun "Ukraine has supported it. What is needed is Russia's readiness." 7 Trump has expressed frustration with Putin Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment huge mushroom cloud erupts over Russian plant after massive Ukrainian strike in major blow to Putin
THIS is the jaw-dropping moment when a huge fireball erupted over a Russian oil refinery during Ukrainian drone strikes. The vast Russia 's Samara region. 8 Ukrainian drones struck the ELOU AVT-11 installation at the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery Credit: East2West 8 A vast fireball erupted into the air following the strike Credit: East2West 8 It is just one of several blazes reported at strategic sites across Russia Credit: East2West 8 But it comes as Russia continues to brutally bombard civilian targets in Ukraine Credit: East2West 8 Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during Russian-Laotian talks at the Kremlin Credit: Getty Images - Getty This plant supplies aviation fuel for Putin's combat aircraft, which have been used in barbaric attacks against Ukrainian civilians. Stunning footage shows Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova+ claimed the attack led to fire surging 590ft into the sky. But, in a major blow to Vlad's war machine, it is just one of several blazes reported at strategic sites across Russia. read more in world news Elsewhere, another oil refinery was set alight in Ryazan - which is a critical supplier for the Russian capital Moscow. Fires were also reported at a military airfield Primorsko-Akhtarsk in the Krasnodar region - which is used for Russia's brutal drone strikes against Ukraine . A "major hit" was further reported on a Russian air defence radar company in occupied Crimea. One woman died in drone strikes on the Electropribor plant in Penza city - which makes special-purpose telecoms and cryptographic equipment to support Putin's war machine. Most read in The US Sun As many as eight massive explosions were heard in the city during the drone strikes, according to reports. Ukrainian forces also reportedly hit military targets in the Rostov region, leading to one death. Trump says US is 'fully prepared' for war after moving subs towards Russia It comes as Russia continues to brutally bombard civilian targets in Ukraine. A total of Devastating Russian strikes against civilian targets have also been reported in the Kharkiv, Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions over the past week. It comes after The US President's patience with Putin has worn thin in recent weeks over the Russian tyrant's unwillingness to agree to a ceasefire. He also slashed his 50 day deadline for a peace deal down to "10 to 12" days - towards the end of next week. One of Putin's cronies hit back at Trump following this move, accusing him of fanning the flames of war. Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said: "Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. "Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!" But Trump slammed Medvedev's comments as "foolish and inflammatory" as he ordered for the submarines to be sent out. "We always want to be ready, and so I have sent to the region two nuclear submarines," Trump said. "I just want to make sure that his words are only words and nothing more than that." He added: "A threat was made by a former president of Russia and we're going to protect our people." 8 Trump's patience with Putin has worn thin in recent weeks Credit: Reuters 8 Stunning footage shows flames erupting high into the air Credit: East2West 8 Ukrainian drones targeted the Electropribor plant in Penza Credit: East2West
Irish Times
6 hours ago
- Irish Times
Ukrainian strikes kill three, Russian officials say, as Kyiv and Moscow exchange fire
Ukrainian drone attacks overnight killed three people, Russian officials said on Saturday. Russia's ministry of defence said air defences intercepted or destroyed 112 drones across eight Russian regions and the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula. A drone attack on the Rostov region, on the border with Ukraine, killed one person, acting governor Yuri Slyusar said. Further from the front line, a woman was killed and two other people wounded in a drone strike on business premises in the Penza region, according to regional governor Oleg Melnichenko. READ MORE In the Samara region, falling drone debris sparked a fire that killed an elderly resident, regional governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said. According to the Ukrainian air force, Russia launched 53 drones and decoys at Ukraine overnight into Saturday. It said that air defences shot down or jammed 45 drones. Eleven people were wounded in an overnight drone strike on the Kharkiv region, governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Saturday. The reciprocal drone strikes followed a day of mourning in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday, after a Russian drone and missile attack killed 31 people, including five children, and wounded more than 150. [ Trump orders nuclear submarines to move near Russia Opens in new window ] The continued attacks come after US president Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Russian president Vladimir Putin a shorter deadline – August 8th – for peace efforts to make progress. Mr Trump said on Thursday that special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Russia to push Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine and has threatened new economic sanctions if progress is not made. - AP Ukraine war: Is President Zelenskiy losing his people's trust? Listen | 24:15
