<h1>US links extra 25% tariff on Indian oil imports to India stopping discounted Russian oil purchases, urges end to imports</h1> A US White House trade adviser publicly accused India of aiding Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing discounted Russian oil and said the 'road to peace' runs through New Delhi, linking additional US tariffs on Indian oil imports (an extra 25% bringing total duties to 50%) to that conduct and conditioning tariff relief on India stopping such purchases. The adviser argued global cessation of Russian oil imports would starve the conflict of funds. India called the tariffs unjustified and defended its economic security. A US congressional committee criticized the administration for singling out India and harming bilateral ties.