American ambassador Kwatra engages with federal legislators, emphasizing the need for equitable economic relationships and trade agreements.
On August 24, 2025, Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held talks with several American Congressmen, focusing on the India-US bilateral economic partnership.
During his discussions with Congressman Gabe Amo, Ambassador Kwatra emphasised the importance of fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade engagements. He also apprised Amo of India's hydrocarbon purchases from the US and their impact on India's energy security. Kwatra thanked Amo for his support to the India-US bilateral partnership.
In separate discussions with Congressman Joe Courtney, Kwatra reiterated the need for fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade ties. He thanked Courtney for his support to the partnership as well.
The talks between Ambassador Kwatra and the American Congressmen took place amid ongoing tariff tensions over US President Donald Trump's imposition of additional tariffs on India due to New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil.
Meanwhile, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro made a sharp attack on India regarding its Russian oil purchase. Navarro claimed that India is "perpetuating" the Ukraine War by purchasing discounted Russian crude oil, and alleged that India has been acting as a "laundromat for the Kremlin." Navarro stated that India's purchase is allowing Russia to fund its war efforts in Ukraine, suggesting potential escalation in trade tensions between the US and India.
In response to Navarro's comments, Ambassador Kwatra held talks with Lawmaker Claudia Tenney on US-India bilateral relations. During their conversation, Kwatra discussed the importance of fair and balanced trade ties and highlighted India's growing hydrocarbon purchases from the US. He also apprised Tenney of India's hydrocarbon purchases and their impact on India's energy security.
Specific information about which U.S. Congress members met with Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra in August 2025 regarding economic cooperation is not publicly available. However, it is clear that the Ambassador is actively working to strengthen the India-US economic partnership and address any trade tensions that may arise.
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