Why Marco Rubio’s visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in India
US secretary of state is skipping New Delhi, and opposition leaders complain his arrangements are humiliating.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained that although India had diversified its energy imports, it would be challenging for the nation to quickly shift away from Russian energy sources. This was a key factor in the US President Donald Trump waiving some tariffs that could have targeted India and four other countries for their purchases of Russian oil and gas.
Despite being labeled an "important ally" by Washington, India still relies heavily on Russian energy. Rubio acknowledged that the sanctions imposed were not solely focused on Russia but also on other nations, including India. He stated that the Trump administration wanted to analyze the implications of imposing both sanctions and tariffs on the global and US economy before making a decision.
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