"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."
"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. But she added in "turbulent times," perhaps alluding to the stress in the EU's own relations with the US, the bloc needs partnerships. "Deepening ties with India, not really pushing them to Russia's corner," she said, was agreed upon in conversations among senior EU officials."
The European Union proposed a new strategic agenda to elevate bilateral relations with India, offering deeper trade and strategic ties to pull India away from Russia's sphere. The EU sanctioned an Indian refinery in July for refining Russian crude, barring its sales to Europe. The United States imposed 50% tariffs on India, partly tied to Russian fuel purchases, and reportedly urged the EU to impose up to 100% tariffs. European leaders framed engagement as partnering with reliable, value-aligned partners; officials emphasized deepening ties while acknowledging clear disagreements and India’s moderating role in multilateral forums.
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