Donald Trump Responds To Criticism on Uranium trade with Russia, "I don't know anything"

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While addressing the press on Tuesday, Donald Trump was asked a question regarding the U.S.'s trade with Russia

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In a video shared by ANI, a reporter can be heard asking Trump, "U.S. imports Russian Uranium, Chemicals, Fertilizers while criticising their energy imports"

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Trump responds to this question by saying, "I don't know anything about it, I'd have to check, but we'll get back to you on that"

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This comes after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Indian imports into the U.S. In his announcement he also criticised India for being Russia's biggest buyer of enerfy alongside China

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In response to Trump, India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal pointed out U.S.'s continued trade with Russia for uranium hexafluoride, palladium and others to support their industries

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Regardless of tariffs, India has decided to stand firm and continue trading with Russia. While also trying to reach a trade deal with America

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