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Last Updated:August 08, 2025, 07:04 IST
The US reiterated concerns over India’s Russian oil purchases, while affirming that New Delhi remains a strategic partner, in remarks ahead of PM Modi’s visit to China.
Donald Trump with PM Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)
The United States on Friday said President Donald Trump has been very clear in the concerns he has regarding trade, and regarding India purchasing the Russian oil. It also said the India is a strategic partner, but both countries cannot align on everything.
The response, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Tommy Pigott, came after a journalist questioned him about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to China.
The journalist also asked if the United States is concerned that the BRICS will lead a pushback against tariffs
“In terms of India, the President has been very clear in terms of the concerns he has regarding trade and the purchase of Russian oil," Tommy Pigott said.
“India is a strategic partner with whom we engage in a full and friendly dialogue," he said.
“But you are not going to align 100 per cent of the time on everything," he said.
Days after Donald Trump announced an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports as a penalty for continuing to buy Russian crude oil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this month.
This would be his first trip to Beijing since the violent clashes between Indian and Chinese soldiers in 2020.
Before heading to China, PM Narendra Modi will visit Japan on August 30.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
August 08, 2025, 07:04 IST
News world 'India A Strategic Partner, But We Won't Align On Everything': US On Russian Oil Rift, Tariff Row
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