Washington moves to end temporary oil transaction relief and targets Iran-linked networks, signalling a sharper economic push as tensions in West Asia continue to impact global energy flows.
Surjewala highlighted public statements by US officials, including Marco Rubio, who said India had committed to stop buying Russian oil as part of broader discussions tied to the trade framework. Rubio’s remarks came at the Munich Security Conference, where he said Washington had “gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil” following talks with Indian officials.
Goyal also stated that the trade deal doesn't discuss who will buy what and from where.
In post on X, Ramesh highlighted what he described as a pattern of silence from the Prime Minister on critical international issues raised by Trump.
Navarro also underscored that the road to peace in Ukraine partly runs through New Delhi.
Just six months after pledging to double bilateral trade by 2030, US President Donald Trump has slapped India with a combined 50 per cent tariff on all imports ~ 25 per cent as part of his broad trade overhaul, and a fresh 25 per cent penalty targeting Indian purchases of Russian oil.
United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) suggested that India may cease purchasing Russian oil, calling it “a good step” if confirmed, while India has defended its sovereign right to conduct energy policy based on national interest.
