Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Shashi Tharoor Urges Caution on US-India Ties
Shashi Tharoor, a member of the Indian parliament, is carefully watching the recent friendly words between the US and India.
He's happy the leaders are getting along, but he reminds everyone that the US, under Trump, caused problems with tariffs that hurt Indian people.
He believes the hurt and offenses should not be forgotten quickly.
Tharoor also defended India's decision to keep buying oil from Russia, pointing out that other countries buy even more.
He suggests the US shouldn't single out India for its actions, because India makes its own choices as a sovereign nation.
Shashi Tharoor responded to the US-India relationship.
Trump called the US-India relationship 'very special'.
Modi reciprocated Trump's sentiments.
Tharoor urged caution regarding Trump's changed tone.
Tharoor defended India's trade with Russia.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi, Howard Lutnick
- What
- Comments on US-India relations and trade
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Not explicitly stated
- Why
- To address Trump's shift in tone and India's trade with Russia.
India
US
Trade Policy
India
India, a sovereign nation, makes its own trade decisions, including buying oil from Russia.
US
The US has criticized India's trade practices and its relationship with Russia.
- Key Figure
- Shashi Tharoor
- Position
- Congress MP
- Event
- Trump's new tone on India-US ties
- Trump's stance
- Called ties 'very special,' with Modi
- Modi's response
- Appreciated Trump's positive assessment
- Trade with Russia
- Tharoor defends India's position
Sources
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