Haley is calling Trump out again.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has once again broken ranks with President Donald Trump—this time defending India over its oil trade with Russia, just as Trump tightens his global tariff policy.
Haley Criticizes Trump’s Tariffs on India, Stays Silent on China
In a social media post Tuesday, Haley warned against harming America’s relationship with India, after Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on the South Asian nation for profiting off discounted Russian oil.
“India shouldn’t be importing oil from Russia,” Haley posted on X. “Yet China—our top rival and the leading purchaser of Russian and Iranian oil—was granted a 90-day break from tariffs. We shouldn’t damage ties with a key partner like India while letting China off the hook.”
Her comments were seen by many conservatives as another betrayal of the America First agenda—one that prioritizes U.S. manufacturing, energy independence, and fair trade over global diplomacy.
Trump Holds the Line: India Profiting Off Russian Oil
President Trump fired back this week, revealing that India has not only been purchasing massive amounts of oil from Russia but is reselling it for major profits—while staying silent on the deadly cost of the Ukraine war.
“India is purchasing large volumes of oil from Russia and, in many cases, reselling it on the global market at a significant profit,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They show no concern for the lives being lost in Ukraine due to Russia’s military actions. As a result, I will be sharply increasing the tariffs India owes to the United States.”
While the new tariff rate has not been confirmed, Trump previously vowed to impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods, part of a broader effort to protect American jobs, energy markets, and trade sovereignty.
China Gets a Pass? Biden’s 90-Day Tariff Pause Draws Fire
Adding fuel to the fire, the Biden administration recently agreed to a 90-day tariff pause with Communist China—America’s top geopolitical adversary and the largest buyer of both Russian and Iranian oil.
Despite China’s long history of intellectual property theft, currency manipulation, and human rights abuses, the administration is offering tariff relief while punishing India—raising serious questions about U.S. trade priorities under Biden.
Many conservatives see the double standard as more proof that Biden’s foreign policy is weak, inconsistent, and hostile to Trump’s successful trade framework.
Haley’s Pattern of Undermining Trump
This is not the first time Haley has broken with President Trump. From her early criticisms of his foreign policy to her rumored 2024 ambitions, Haley has often been viewed with suspicion by Trump loyalists.
Now, with global tariffs back in the spotlight, her comments are drawing sharp criticism from conservatives who believe it’s time to stand firm against both China’s aggression and India’s opportunism—not bow to global pressure.
Final Thoughts
As Trump continues to push a bold America First trade agenda, Nikki Haley’s latest remarks have once again drawn a clear line in the sand. While China and India benefit from global oil markets, it’s the American worker—and the America First movement—that must come first.
