12 months ago
US Lawmaker Warns of Tariffs Threatening US-India Ties
US Representative Gregory Meeks met with the Indian Ambassador to discuss the relationship between the United States and India.
Meeks is worried that tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump are damaging the relationship.
These tariffs, including those on oil from Russia, could hurt the connection.
The Indian ambassador has been meeting with US lawmakers to discuss trade, energy, and other issues.
India is defending its purchase of Russian oil, saying it is about national interest and market factors.
Rep. Gregory Meeks underscored Congress' support for the US-India partnership.
Meeks met with Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
Meeks expressed his alarm at Trump’s arbitrary tariffs that threaten the relationship.
Ambassador Kwatra discussed trade, energy, and Indo-Pacific issues with Meeks.
Kwatra met with Rep. Carol Miller to discuss India's energy security and trade.
- Who
- Rep. Gregory Meeks
- What
- Expressed concerns over Trump's tariffs on India and their impact on US-India relations.
- Where
- N/A
- When
- Wednesday (local time)
- Why
- To underscore Congress's support for the US-India partnership.
US Lawmakers (Meeks)
Trump Administration (Implied)
Tariffs on India
US Lawmakers (Meeks)
Meeks opposes Trump's tariffs, believing they harm the US-India relationship.
Trump Administration (Implied)
Trump's tariffs were imposed, but the article does not directly state their rationale or defense.
US-India Partnership
US Lawmakers (Meeks)
Meeks supports strengthening the US-India partnership.
Trump Administration (Implied)
No stated viewpoint, but the tariffs actions are presented as a challenge to this partnership.
Key facts
- Key Figure
- Rep. Gregory Meeks
- Meeting
- Meeting with Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra
- Topic
- Impact of Trump's Tariffs on US-India Relations
- Committee
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Tariff Details
- 50% tariffs imposed by Trump, including 25% on Russian oil purchases
Timeline
U.S. eyed tariffs after India boosted Russian oil imports amid Ukraine's war.
Then, Western nations criticized India's reliance on cheap Russian energy.
In response, a US Congressman suggested India may curb those imports.
Quotes
Rep. Gregory Meeks
A key US lawmaker and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats.
“Met with @AmbVMKwatra to underscore Congress’ support for the US-India partnership, which has strengthened over the past 25 years, including through the Quad.”
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“I reaffirmed our commitment to deeper ties, our shared hope for peace in Ukraine, and my alarm at Trump’s arbitrary tariffs that threaten this vital relationship.”
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Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Indian Ambassador to the US
“Grateful for his constant counsel and steadfast support to the US-India relationship throughout his leadership on @HouseForeign.”
telegraphindia.com
“Our discussion spanned trade, energy, Indo-Pacific, and broader issues of mutual interest, ”
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Sources
India signals willingness to cut Russian oil: US lawmaker
Trump's tariffs threaten vital ties with India: US lawmaker
Early signals India will reduce Russian oil imports: US Congressman
US lawmaker says Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten ‘vital relationship’ with India - Telegraph India
'Indian refiners signalling plans to reduce imports of Russian oil', says US Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
