Economy
Data Reveals India Complied With Past U.S. Oil Import Curbs
The Hindu55m
THE BRIEF
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Official trade data indicates that India previously scaled back oil imports from countries targeted by U.S. sanctions, including Venezuela, Iran, and Russia.
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India resumed crude purchases from these nations almost immediately after U.S. pressure eased despite maintaining that its energy sourcing prioritizes national interest.
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The Ministry of External Affairs recently asserted India's strategic independence following a U.S. bill proposing up to 100% tariffs on Indian imports of Russian oil.