Archive · 4 Sep 2025
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.
- When
- Wednesday (local time)
- Where
- N/A
- 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 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
Sources
Early signals India will reduce Russian oil imports: US Congressman
'Indian refiners signalling plans to reduce imports of Russian oil', says US Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
Visit to India helped catalyse ‘early signals’ on reducing Russian oil imports: US lawmaker
India signals willingness to cut Russian oil: US lawmaker
Trump's tariffs threaten vital ties with India: US lawmaker
