"In July, the EU sanctioned an Indian refinery that refined Russian crude, ensuring it can't sell to Europe. Since then, US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, half of it as punishment for buying Russian fuel. But as the EU and the US align their policies against Russia on secondary sanctions for its war in Ukraine, the Trump reportedly called on the bloc to impose up to 100% tariffs on India."
""Now is the time to focus on reliable partners and double down on partnerships rooted in shared interests and guided by common values," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. "With our new EU-India strategy, we are taking our relationship to the next level." Kaja Kallas, EU's top diplomat, acknowledged the bloc has "clear areas of disagreement" in reference to India's purchase of Russian oil and India's participation in Russia-led Zapad military exercises in Belarus."
The EU proposed a new strategic agenda elevating relations with India and offering trade and strategic incentives to reduce Indian alignment with Russia. The EU sanctioned an Indian refinery in July for refining Russian crude, blocking its access to European markets, while the United States imposed 50% tariffs on India and reportedly urged even higher tariffs as punishment for Russian fuel purchases. The EU prefers engagement over punitive escalation, framing India as a reliable partner and a moderating voice that does not fully subscribe to anti-Western agendas in forums like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
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