Shiv Sena MP Strikes Back: India Can Retaliate with Tariffs Against US

In response to US President Trump's tariff threat over India's Russian oil imports, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi asserts India's right to counter with tariffs. She criticizes Trump's unfairness, highlighting ongoing US, EU, and China trade with Russia. India defends its energy policy based on national interests.

Amid escalating trade tensions, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has issued a strong statement in response to US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on India over its Russian oil imports, emphasizing reciprocal actions.

Chaturvedi criticized Trump's stance as unjust, pointing out that the United States, the European Union, and China continue trading with Russia. She underscored that trade friction should not be unilateral, suggesting India consider imposing tariffs on American goods.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs defended India's energy import decisions reflecting national interest, dismissing US and EU criticism as unfounded and asserting India will maintain protective measures for its economic security.