India-U.S. Relationship Challenges
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is preparing to present a pragmatic approach to the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs regarding recent challenges in the India-U.S. relationship.
Tariffs and Geopolitical Tensions
- The U.S. president has imposed additional tariffs on India, citing India's purchase of Russian oil.
- The MEA attributes these tariffs to "flawed assumptions" and views them as an unwanted geopolitical tug-of-war.
- India views the tariffs as "unilateral, punitive measures" that harm global trade norms.
Commitment to Dialogue
- Despite these challenges, India remains committed to engaging constructively with the U.S. through "dialogue and mutual respect."
- The MEA emphasizes that U.S. actions do not reflect the realities of global energy markets or India's sovereign choices.
Security Concerns
- The US President has supported India's core concern of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
- There will be a mention of The Resistance Front (TRF) being declared as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).