India vows to protect energy security, warns US tariffs could hit ties
India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people, and it will continue to do so through diversified sourcing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday while reacting to the US' Russia sanctions ...
India has reaffirmed its commitment to securing energy supplies for its 1.4 billion people, vowing to continue sourcing oil from a diverse range of suppliers amidst a US threat of 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. The US House of Representatives recently passed a bill authorizing such tariffs on nations like India, which now awaits President Donald Trump's signature.
India's Ministry of External Affairs emphasized in a statement that it remains dedicated to ensuring energy security through diversified sourcing and market dynamics, while also expressing its determination to address the legislation's implications for trade and economic interests.
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