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Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora has openly criticized the United States for rhetoric that risks damaging India-US relations. His comments come in response to President Trump imposing 50% tariffs on Indian goods exported to America. Deora referenced his late father's work in strengthening bilateral ties between the two democracies. The tensions stem from US objections to India's continued purchases of Russian oil despite Western sanctions.

Key Points: Milind Deora Criticises US Tariffs Risking India Ties

  • Deora cites his father's legacy strengthening India-US relations
  • Trump imposed 50% tariffs citing India's Russian oil imports
  • Navarro accuses India of profiteering from Russian oil purchases
  • Trump claims US lost India and Russia to China alliance
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Disappointing to hear rhetoric: MP Milind Deora criticises US for risking ties with India

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora expresses disappointment over US rhetoric and 50% tariffs on Indian goods, warning it risks straining crucial bilateral relations.

"It's disappointing to hear rhetoric from the US that risks straining ties between two leading democracies - Milind Deora"

Mumbai, September 6

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora criticised the United States for "rhetoric" risking ties with India amid 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.

Sharing an X post on Friday, Deora mentioned that his late father, the former Union Minister Murli Deora, had worked to strengthen India-US ties.

"It's disappointing to hear rhetoric from the US that risks straining ties between two leading democracies. Many, including my late father, worked tirelessly to bring India & the US closer for the benefit of both nations & the world. I truly hope wiser counsel will prevail," the Shiv Sena MP wrote.

His father, Murli Deora, has been the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Corporate Affairs under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Milind Deora's remarks come after US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods exported to the US. Initially, Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, while later, he imposed another 25 per cent tariff, taking the total to 50 per cent, citing India's continued imports of Russian oil.

The secondary tariff came into force on August 27.

Donald Trump has time and again criticised India for purchasing oil from Russia.

In a recent development, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Donald Trump posted a comment on his social media platform Truth Social, stating that the US has "lost Russia and India to deepest, darkest China."

"Looks like we've lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!" Trump wrote.

Trump wrote this with an old picture of three leaders together, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Meanwhile, Peter Navarro, Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing for President Trump, has yet again accused India of profiteering from Russian oil in his latest slew of remarks, alongside alleging that India's tariffs cost "Americans' jobs"

In a post on X on Friday (US local time), Navarro made the remarks in response to an article by the Washington Post, which described the conflicting efforts in Trump's administration over mending the relationship with India.

Navarro criticised the report and said, "FACTS: India highest tariffs costs U.S. jobs. India buys Russian oil purely to profit/Revenues feed Russia war machine. Ukrainians/Russians die. U.S. taxpayers shell out more. India can't handle truth/spins @washpo Leftist American fake news."

- ANI

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Priya S
Trump's comments are so immature for a world leader. "Deepest, darkest China"? Really? This kind of language undermines decades of diplomatic progress between our countries.
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David E
As an American living in India, I'm embarrassed by my government's approach. Both countries benefit from strong ties. Tariffs hurt American consumers too - this is counterproductive for everyone.
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Ananya R
India should focus on becoming self-reliant rather than depending on any foreign power. This situation shows why Make in India is so important for our economic sovereignty.
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Vikram M
While I support India's right to make independent decisions, we should also acknowledge that the US has legitimate concerns about Russian oil funding the war. There has to be a middle path.
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Sarah B
The 50% tariffs are excessive and will hurt small businesses in both countries. There are better ways to address trade disagreements than this punitive approach.
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Karthik V
India has always maintained strategic autonomy in foreign policy. We buy oil from wherever we get the best deal for our people. The US should respect that. Jai Hind! 🙏

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