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India Rejects US Tariff, Defends Oil Trade Autonomy

8/25/2025

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Jaishankar Defends India's Policy

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called the US tariff on Indian oil purchases from Russia "unjustified," stressing farmer protection.
He pointed out that Europe engages in more trade with Russia than India.
Jaishankar affirmed India's strategic autonomy and dismissed allegations of profiteering from Russian oil.
He stated that India will not accept mediation in its relations with Pakistan, countering Trump's claims.

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India-EU Partnership Challenges

India and the EU face challenges in their partnership, including energy ties with Russia and internal religious issues.
Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aim to boost economic collaboration and decrease dependence on China.
India's GDP is expected to grow significantly by 2050, necessitating stronger EU ties for relevance.
Both regions aim to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific through strategic cooperation.

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Jaishankar Defends India's Policy

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called the US tariff on Indian oil purchases from Russia "unjustified," stressing farmer protection.
He pointed out that Europe engages in more trade with Russia than India.
Jaishankar affirmed India's strategic autonomy and dismissed allegations of profiteering from Russian oil.
He stated that India will not accept mediation in its relations with Pakistan, countering Trump's claims.

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