Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:08pm on 01 Aug 2025,Friday Business
India issued a calm yet firm response to U.S. criticism over its continued purchase of Russian oil, following President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff and an unspecified penalty. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India’s energy decisions are guided by market availability and global circumstances. Despite mounting pressure, India reiterated that securing energy needs is an overriding priority and cautioned against “double standards.” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India’s Russian oil imports a “point of irritation,” but acknowledged India’s vast energy demands. India remains committed to sourcing oil at the best prices, asserting its strategic autonomy and refusing to be bullied into altering long-standing foreign policy.
