Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the United States for imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for buying Russian oil, terming it "economic blackmail" to bully New Delhi into an unfair trade deal.
"I think he (Trump) is continuing on this irrational path. This is driven by a certain kind of personal antagonism, more than any reasonable negotiation, discussion or policy," Trigunayat told ANI.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Wednesday questioned the bond between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the United States slapped an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports.
"We reiterate that these actions are unfair, unjustified and unreasonable. India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests," the MEA said.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, CNN reported, in a last attempt to avert new US sanctions. Trump set a Friday deadline for a peace deal in Ukraine or new measures targeting Russia's economy and energy buyers.
US President Donald Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in its war on Ukraine before Friday.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said on Wednesday that India should not take US President Donald Trump seriously when he makes impulsive statements on tariffs. Instead, the country should engage in sober and calm trade negotiations with the US, he added.
The aid follows a proposal initially supported by US President Donald Trump, in which the US would provide the weapons while European allies cover the cost, as per Khaama Press.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed concern over the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government of failing to provide assistance to the affected people.