India Urged to Brace for Calm Trade Talks Amid Trump's Tariff Threats
Karti Chidambaram advises India to approach U.S. trade talks calmly despite Trump's tariff threats over Russian oil purchases. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi criticizes Modi's silence, linking it to a U.S. probe into Adani. India maintains its stance on independent energy sourcing, emphasizing national interest amidst geopolitical tensions.
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Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday called for India to approach trade negotiations with the United States in a calm manner, urging the nation not to take U.S. President Donald Trump's impulsive tariff statements seriously. Chidambaram emphasized the importance of sober dialogue in protecting India's economic and security interests.
The statement follows Trump's announcement of a substantial tariff increase on India due to its purchases of Russian oil, which he claims are being resold for profit. Trump's comments on Truth Social have intensified trade tensions, with implications for India's energy sourcing strategies amid the Ukraine conflict.
Simultaneously, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not resisting Trump's threats, suggesting a link to a U.S. investigation involving the Adani group. India's Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its autonomy in energy policy, focusing on strategic national interests.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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