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Jaishankar Raises India’s Tariff Concerns With Rubio
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised India’s concerns over new U.S. sanctions legislation during talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York. The law authorises tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, potentially affecting Indian exports as New Delhi prioritises affordable energy and diversified sourcing.
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The measure could disrupt India–U.S. trade, complicate ongoing commercial negotiations and force India to balance its strategic partnership with Washington against its energy security and economic ties with Russia.
India is expected to seek exemptions or diplomatic assurances from Washington. Any tariff action will depend on how the U.S. identifies affected countries and whether President Trump grants national-security waivers.
September 19, 2026: President Trump signs the sanctions legislation
September 23: Jaishankar raises India’s concerns with Rubio during UN high-level meetings
implementation decisions and negotiations follow.
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