US Edition‘To Face China, US Must Have Friend in…’: Nikki Haley Pushes India for ‘Hard Dialogue’ with Trump over Russian Oil
India imports 42% of its oil from Russia despite US tariffs, prioritizing energy security and strategic autonomy while ongoing trade talks with the US continue.
- On Aug 23, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended India's Russian oil purchases despite U.S. tariffs, saying, `If you have a problem buying oil or refined products from India, don't buy`.
- India says energy security motivated its decisions, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar noting purchases aimed to stabilize global oil markets despite President Donald Trump's recent 50% tariff on Indian goods.
- Official figures and diplomatic moves reveal Russian oil now makes up 42% of India's imports, while a planned visit by U.S. trade negotiators to New Delhi was abruptly cancelled amid the tariff dispute.
- The Ministry of External Affairs described the tariffs as `unfair, unjustified and unreasonable` and vowed to safeguard national interests, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said U.S.-India trade negotiators continue discussions despite tensions.
- Amid calls from U.S. figures like Nikki Haley, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned of double standards, noting China and the European Union have not faced similar measures, while another levy begins August 27.
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