'Trump’s Arbitrary Tariffs Could...': US Lawmaker Reaffirms Congress Support For India Ties

Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 14:33 IST

Following his meeting with Kwatra, Meeks underscored “Congress’s support for the US-India partnership"

US lawmaker Rep. Gregory Meeks met Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra as the bilateral ties took a hit in the wake of Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian goods. (Photo:X/@HouseForeign)

A member of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats has warned that President Donald Trump’s arbitrary tariffs against India “threaten" the “vital relationship" between the two countries.

US lawmaker Rep. Gregory Meeks met Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra as the bilateral ties took a hit in the wake of Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods.

Following his meeting with Kwatra, Meeks underscored “Congress’s support for the US-India partnership."

“Met with @AmbVMKwatra to underscore Congress’ support for the US-India partnership, which has strengthened over the past 25 years, including through the Quad," House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems posted on social media, quoting Meeks.

“I reaffirmed our commitment to deeper ties, our shared hope for peace in Ukraine, and my alarm at Trump’s arbitrary tariffs that threaten this vital relationship," Meeks said.

Responding to Meek’s post, Kwatra said, “Grateful for his constant counsel and steadfast support to the US-India relationship throughout his leadership on @HouseForeign." “Our discussion spanned trade, energy, Indo-Pacific, and broader issues of mutual interest, " Kwatra added in his social media post.

Kwatra also met with Rep. Carol Miller, Chair of the Congressional Energy Export Caucus, and briefed her on India’s energy security and trade perspectives.

“Took the opportunity to brief @RepCarolMiller, Chair of the Congressional Energy Export Caucus, on India’s energy security and trade perspectives, especially India’s hydrocarbon trade with the US. Highlighted India’s steadfast support to all efforts, including the Alaska Summit, for the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy," the Indian envoy posted on X.

Kwatra has been meeting US lawmakers almost daily amid a strain in India-US relations after Trump imposed tariffs totalling 50 per cent on India. This includes 25 per cent for New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil. Defending its purchase of Russian crude oil, India has been maintaining that its energy procurement is driven by national interest and market dynamics.

(with inputs from PTI)

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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September 04, 2025, 14:33 IST

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