India's ambassador to the United States defends India's energy import policy amid US legislation allowing potential tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy.
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Through the Reader lens: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill granting President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on nations that continue importing Russian oil and gas. In response, India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, emphasized that India's energy sourcing is prioritized around affordability, development needs, and national energy security. The Indian government stated it is monitoring the situation and is prepared to protect its economic interests while continuing to diversify energy sources.
What to watch next
- President Donald Trump's decision on signing the passed legislation.
- Bilateral trade discussions at the upcoming G20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Wisconsin.
- Further developments regarding potential impact on India's energy trade.
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Vinay Mohan Kwatra
2 quotes“Energy is a vital strategic necessity for 1.4 billion Indians and a foundation of our development”
In the article
…the Senate last month and now goes to Trump for signature.In an X thread titled “People First: What Drives India’s Energy Imperative”, Kwatra said India’s energy choices were driven by development and energy security.“ Energy is a vital strategic necessity for 1.4 billion Indians and a foundation of our development ….India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and its third-largest energy consumer. Yet the average Indian consumes less than one-third of the global average and one-tenth of average American. Our energy needs…
“The energy security of India’s people comes first!”
In the article
…and commercial viability”. “When recent conflicts squeezed global supplies, India acted decisively to protect its people from price shocks. That also helped steady global energy markets and prevent a deeper crisis. The energy security of India’s people comes first! ” Kwatra said.The Ministry of External Affairs said India had noted the passage of the legislation and was monitoring further developments. It reiterated that New Delhi remained committed to energy security through…
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Sources1
- [1]The Times of Indianeutral'People first': India's envoy to US strikes defiant note as Trump's 100% tariffs loom