Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:00pm on 04 Sep 2025,Thursday India Global
US Congressman Gregory Meeks has warned that Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs on India are “arbitrary” and risk harming the decades-old US-India partnership. After meeting Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra in Washington, Meeks said, “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.” India has defended its purchase of Russian oil, saying it is driven by national interest and market realities. Ambassador Kwatra thanked Meeks for his support and discussed trade, energy, and Indo-Pacific strategy with other US lawmakers. (PC: AP)
