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US can fast raise tariffs if India continues buying Russian oil: Trump
“Modi’s a very good guy. Yes. He’s a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important to make me happy. They do trade. And we can raise tariffs on them very quickly, and it would be very bad for them…And I’ll tell you something. The Russian economy is lousy,” Trump was quoted as saying by global news wires.
The US can ‘very quickly’ raise tariffs on India if the latter continues to trade with Russia, especially in oil, President Donald Trump recently told reporters aboard Air Force One.
“Modi’s a very good guy….He knew I was not happy, and it was important to make me happy….And we can raise tariffs on them very quickly, and it would be very bad for them,” Trump was quoted as saying.
The United States imposed an additional 25-per cent tariff on India in August last year for its continued purchase of Russian oil.
India has expanded its import of crude from Russia since the latter’s war with Ukraine started in February 2022. Such imports grew to over $50 billion in the fiscal 2024-25 (FY25). Between April and October 2025, India imported nearly $31.6 billion worth Russian crude, according to data from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The increase in Russian oil imports is in a large part due to the price cap imposed by the G7 nations at the end of 2022. However, Trump has been pushing India to purchase more American energy products.
The imports of Russian crude have fallen by around 10 per cent year on year.
However, India’s import of Russian oil rose to a six-month high in terms of volume and value in November last year, with its share in India’s overall oil imports rising to 35 per cent.
At the same time, India has also raised its purchases of American oil, which jumped to a seven-month high in November 2025, with the United States accounting for nearly 13 per cent of India’s oil imports that month.
Washington has also been looking at a legislation, pushed by Senator Lindsey Graham, allowing its administration to impose tariffs of up to 500 per cent on countries continuing to trade with Russia.
“I was at the Indian ambassador’s house about a month ago, and all he wanted to talk about is how they’re buying less Russian oil. Would you tell the president to relieve the tariff? This stuff works. So I’m hoping we’ll bring the bill up, and it’s from zero to 500,” Graham told reporters on Air Force One.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Cotton yarn traded steadily in the Tiruppur market, but market sentiment was positive in the first week of the new year. Demand for cotton yarn is expected to rise in the coming weeks. A trader from Tiruppur told Fibre*Fashion, “Cotton yarn prices may increase by ****;*–* per kg in the coming week when market conditions allow spinning mills to act. There is a need to raise yarn prices to protect mills’ margins.” Weaving, spinning and garment production activities are expected to pick up in the coming weeks. Summer demand was delayed due to payment constraints and market uncertainty.
In Tiruppur, knitting cotton yarn prices were noted as ** count combed cotton yarn at ****;***–*** (~$*.**–*.**) per kg (excluding GST), ** count combed cotton yarn at ****;***–*** (~$*.**–*.**) per kg, ** count combed cotton yarn at ****;***–*** (~$*.**–*.**) per kg, ** count carded cotton yarn at ****;***–*** (~$*.**–*.**) per kg, ** count carded cotton yarn at ****;***–*** (~$*.**–*.**) per kg and ** count carded cotton yarn at ****;***–*** (~$*.**–*.**) per kg.
The government and Mulungushi Textiles management have procured and installed new equipment and plan to auction outdated machines, Mulenga told a domestic news outlet. Test runs are under way to validate technical readiness before a formal reopening.
Zambia’s efforts to revive operations at the Mulungushi Textiles unit in Kabwe are in its final phase by securing a $140-million investment in new machinery, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has said.
Test runs are under way on new machines to validate technical readiness.
Further cotton plantation is needed to ensure adequate stocks once production starts, he noted.
He cited the lack of cotton as a reason for the facility not reopening by December 23 last year as earlier announced. About 3,000 cotton farmers have been contracted to supply raw material to the unit.
Further cotton plantation is needed to ensure adequate stocks once production starts, he noted.
He hoped that the company will reopen soon after some technical and logistical issues are sorted out.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Published
January 7, 2026
Fabletics has launched its first-ever collection created in partnership with a professional athlete, unveiling an exclusive men’s line with American football star Ja’Marr Chase.
The collaboration marks the brand’s debut athlete ambassadorship and signals a new phase in the evolution of Fabletics Men, which was introduced in 2020.
“In partnership with Ja’Marr, we’re ushering in a new era for Fabletics and how we disrupt men’s apparel,” said Fabletics co-founder Don Ressler. “This collaboration is about the intersection of peak performance, something that Ja’Marr embodies on and off the field, and unmistakable personal style. It’s a combination that, yet again, sets Fabletics apart from the pack – bringing bold confidence, unique innovation, and unmatched quality to the category.”
Branded with the tagline “Chasing No One,” the two-part collection draws inspiration from Chase’s lifestyle and is designed to support the modern man. The first drop includes core styles from Fabletics Men’s best-selling “The One” franchise, a natural link to Chase’s nickname, “Uno,” alongside limited-edition graphic T-shirts and hoodies co-created with the athlete. The collection also introduces DNA, a new Fabletics silhouette derived from the arch of the brand’s “F” logo.
In addition to new designs, the collection features several of Fabletics’ established men’s styles, such as The One Jogger and Short, the Effortless Tee, the Don Cruiser Jacket and the Convertible Travel Bag. Looking ahead, the second drop will debut GridTech, a new proprietary fabric developed to deliver warmth without added weight.
“As an athlete, what I wear is not only a reflection of my personal style, but a testament to the importance of how I move on the field, in the gym, and in all aspects of my life,” said Chase. “Fabletics has allowed me to create a collection that’s not only about looking bold 24/7, but how fashion and performance go hand-in-hand in helping build your confidence in being the best.”
Chase joins Kevin Hart as a leading figure for Fabletics Men, which has grown into a $300 million business since its launch.
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