'We'll cross that bridge when we come to it': EAM S Jaishankar on US threat to impose 500% tariff on countries buying Russian oil; says concerns conveyed
External affairs minister S Jaishankar voiced concerns over the US threat to impose a 500% tariff on countries trading with Russia, including India. US Senator Lindsey Graham's proposed bill targets nations like India and China, accusing them of supporting Russia's war efforts through oil purchases. India has significantly increased its Russian oil imports since the Ukraine invasion, capitalizing on discounted prices.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar voiced concerns over the US threat to impose a 500% tariff on countries trading with Russia, including India. US Senator Lindsey Graham's proposed bill targets nations like India and China, accusing them of supporting Russia's war efforts through oil purchases. India has significantly increased its Russian oil imports since the Ukraine invasion, capitalizing on discounted prices.
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