đźđłđ„đșđž India Refuses to Apologize Amid US Tariff Threats
Tensions rise as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned India:
"In a month or two, India will be at the table, say sorry, and try to make a deal with Donald Trump⊠Stop buying Russian oil, leave BRICS, and support the US dollarâor face a 50% tariff."
Indian MP Shashi Tharoor firmly responded:
"We have nothing to apologize for. India has acted with maturity. Other countries buy more Russian oil & gas than we do. India is a sovereign nation and will make its own decisions."
đ Despite mutual praise between leaders, the war of words continues.
Key Points:
US threatens 50% tariffs if India doesnât align with Washington.
India maintains sovereignty over trade and energy decisions.
Debate highlights global tension over Russian oil, BRICS participation, and US-India relations.