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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called for improving relations with the United States despite new import tariffs. He emphasized that the US is a hub for wealth creation and hosts eight lakh Indian students annually. Yadav warned that India must be cautious of China, which he accused of grabbing land and capturing markets. He expressed hope that the Indian diaspora in the US would help prevent a further deterioration in bilateral ties.

Key Points: Akhilesh Yadav Warns Against Spoiling US Ties Over 8 Lakh Students

  • Akhilesh Yadav urges caution with China over land grabs and market capture
  • Warns US trade ties are vital for Indian economy and student opportunities
  • Links 8 lakh Indian students abroad to need for stable US relations
  • Calls for stronger Indian economy to counter Chinese strategic threats
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We cannot afford to spoil relations with US, 8 lakh Indian students go to study abroad: Akhilesh Yadav on US tariffs

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav urges improving US relations amid Trump's 50% tariffs, citing 8 lakh Indian students abroad and huge bilateral trade as critical factors.

"We cannot afford to spoil relations with US because trade with US is huge. 8 lakh Indian students go to study abroad. - Akhilesh Yadav"

Kannauj, September 6

In the wake of the United States imposing 50 per cent import tariff on Indian goods, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that steps should be taken to improve ties with the United States, as wealth is created there, India has huge trade with US and 8 lakh students go to study abroad every year.

Speaking to reporters Akhilesh Yadav said, "Ties should be improved with the US. US is the head of capital flow. Wealth is created there. People dream big in the US. In science, technology, economy, health, and education, it is above others. The relation with such a country should never decline. Our neighbouring country, which grabs our land, the country which always helps Pakistan and during Operation Sindoor, India had to face China more than Pakistan. The government should be cautious of such a country which has its eyes on our land and is capturing our market. India should try to strengthen its economy to face such a country."

"We cannot afford to spoil relations with US because trade with US is huge. 8 lakh Indian students go to study abroad. Many people from Gujarat live in the US. We hope people from Gujarat who work in US in high positions would not allow the ties to deteriorate," he added.

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has accused India of buying Russian oil and funding the Ukraine war, and has imposed a 50 per cent import tariff, effective from August 27.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that the United States has not yet rolled out "Phase-2" and "Phase-3" tariffs against countries continuing trade ties with Russia. He called secondary sanctions on India a direct action against Russia, as "that cost hundreds of billions of dollars to Russia."

He said this when being asked about why he has taken no action against Russia after he assumed the Oval Office in January this year.

He also called India the largest buyer of Russian oil after China, indicating that New Delhi could face further penalties if it continues energy imports from Moscow.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I agree about maintaining ties, we shouldn't compromise on our national interests. Buying Russian oil is about energy security and getting the best deal for our country. The US should understand our position.
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Aditya G
The real concern is China, not US. As Akhilesh said, we have a neighbor that's actually grabbing our land while we're worried about tariffs. Our focus should be on strengthening our economy to face China's expansion.
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Sarah B
As someone who studied in the US, I can confirm how important this relationship is. Thousands of Indian families invest their life savings in American education. We need diplomatic solutions to protect these interests.
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Michael C
Trump's tariffs are concerning but we need to remember that India-US relationship is bigger than any one administration. Both countries have too much at stake to let this escalate further.
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Nikhil C
Instead of relying so much on foreign education, we should improve our own universities. So many bright students leave India because our education system needs reform. That's the real issue here.
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Kavya N
The Gujarat reference is interesting - many Indian Americans in influential positions can indeed help bridge the gap. We should leverage our diaspora to maintain strong bilateral relations during challenging times.

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