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Why Modi Wont Be Meeting Trump In Malaysia I India-US Relations I Trump Sanctions Russia I Barkha

#trump #modi #India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to skip the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia and attend virtually comes at a moment of rising tension between New Delhi and Washington. The U.S. has slapped steep tariffs—some as high as 50%—on Indian exports, linking them to India’s continued imports of discounted Russian crude oil. A possible Modi–Trump meeting on the sidelines of the summit now appears unlikely, highlighting a growing chill in India–U.S. relations. While Washington hints that a trade deal could be on the table if India reduces its Russian oil purchases, New Delhi remains firm that its energy and trade policies won’t bend to external pressure. For India, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Russian oil is key to keeping inflation in check and ensuring energy security, yet it risks further U.S. economic retaliation. On the flip side, a trade pact with the United States could open doors to new export markets and lower tariff barriers. Caught between strategic autonomy and economic pragmatism, India is carefully balancing its global interests—safeguarding its energy security, maintaining its Russia ties, and preserving a vital partnership with the U.S. that shapes its long-term geopolitical future. 🎙️ Tune in as Barkha Dutt decodes India’s foreign policy tightrope with Arun Singh, former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. (2015–2016).