Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (4)
India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership rooted in shared interests, democratic values, and strong people-to-people ties, a relationship that has withstood various transitions and challenges over time, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
“India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties. This partnership has weathered several transitions and challenges. We remain focused on the substantive agenda that both countries have committed to and are confident that the relationship will continue to move forward,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi. His remarks came in response to a question on India-US ties following Washington’s recent tariff announcement.
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, along with an unspecified penalty over India’s purchases of Russian energy, effective from August 1.
“India will be paying a tariff of 25 per cent,” Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social.
He also warned of an additional tariff penalty on India for its continued energy trade with Russia. Trump had earlier declared that all countries purchasing Russian energy would face secondary tariffs of up to 100 per cent if Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Initially, the threat to India was perceived by experts as a negotiating tactic aimed at expediting a trade agreement. Both Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had recently indicated optimism about reaching a deal with India, describing it as one of the first countries likely to finalize an agreement.
–IANS