Washington, D.C. [US], August 24 (ANI): Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra held detailed discussions with American Congressmen Joe Courtney and Gabe Amo on economic cooperation, underscoring the importance of “fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade ties.”
The meetings come amid ongoing tariff tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose additional tariffs on India over New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil.
In a post on X on Sunday (local time), Ambassador Kwatra said, “Had a detailed conversation with @RepJoeCourtney, Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces. Thanked him for his support to our bilateral partnership. Highlighted our perspectives on trade and economic cooperation, including the need for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade ties.”
In another post, he wrote, “Had a productive discussion with @RepGabeAmo, Vice Ranking Member of @HouseForeign. Thanked him for his support to the India-US bilateral partnership. Also shared perspectives on the importance of fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade engagements.”
Earlier on Friday (local time), Ambassador Kwatra also met Michigan lawmaker Haley Stevens to discuss India-U.S. economic partnership. The talks took place against the backdrop of rising concerns over Washington’s additional tariffs on India for its Russian oil purchases. Kwatra briefed her on India’s hydrocarbon imports from the U.S., stressing their role in India’s energy security.
In a post on X, he said, “Had a useful conversation with Haley Stevens, Ranking Member Research and Technology Subcommittee. We discussed the U.S.-India bilateral economic partnership, including our fair and balanced trade engagement. Apprised her of India’s significant hydrocarbon purchases from the U.S. as an important component of India’s energy security. Thanked her for her steadfast support of the relationship.”
The envoy also met lawmaker Claudia Tenney to discuss U.S.-India bilateral relations. He emphasized India’s growing hydrocarbon imports from the U.S. and their impact on energy security. “Had an in-depth conversation with Claudia Tenney. We discussed U.S.-India bilateral relations and the importance of fair and balanced trade ties. Highlighted India’s growing hydrocarbon purchases from the U.S. as an important component of India’s energy security,” Kwatra wrote on X.
Meanwhile, on Thursday (local time), White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro launched one of the sharpest criticisms yet of India’s Russian oil purchases. He alleged India was “perpetuating” the Ukraine war by buying discounted crude from Moscow. Navarro claimed New Delhi was acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin,” enabling Russia to finance its war while profiting from resale. (ANI)
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