India Responds to High US Tariffs, Strengthens Russian Oil Ties
India faces heavy US tariffs for buying Russian oil, prompting policy shifts and deeper diplomatic engagement with Moscow.
As the Biden and Trump administrations imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports, India diversified oil sourcing and maintained steadfast relations with Russia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar scheduled a visit to Moscow for strategic talks. At the same time, India called for mutual respect in US ties, rejecting pressure to cut arms purchases or open up agricultural markets further
