Why US tariff deal cannot sever India-Russia defence ties: ‘structural reality’
The United States' trade deal with India, which includes a reduction in tariffs on Indian imports, is contingent on India halting its purchase of Russian oil. President Donald Trump stated that the tariff relief would be conditional on ending Russian oil imports and warned that Washington could reimpose a 25% levy if purchases resumed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the deal but has not made any formal announcements regarding ending Russian oil purchases, nor has the Kremlin acknowledged such a move.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party accuses Prime Minister Modi of signing an interim trade agreement that they claim undermines India's economic self-reliance and benefits American agricultural producers.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The PDP in Jammu and Kashmir called for an all-party meeting to address the potential economic hardship of the apple sector due to the impact of the India-U.S. trade deal.
— The Hindu
Kharge, Rahul, to meet Congress leaders from five States and J&K on February 20 to plan strategy against India-U.S. trade deal
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