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尴尬!印度遭美国关税重锤后称想沟通,却“无人可谈”
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-08-05 08:18

Group 1 - The communication between India and the U.S. has been ineffective due to key diplomatic positions remaining vacant, hindering India's ability to negotiate a favorable trade agreement [1][2] - India faces increased urgency to present its stance to the U.S. after being unexpectedly subjected to a 25% tariff, one of the highest in the region, and further threats due to its relationship with Russia [1] - President Trump indicated that tariffs would be "significantly" raised due to India's continued purchase of Russian oil, which the U.S. claims supports President Putin amid the Ukraine conflict [1] Group 2 - A critical vacant position in the U.S. is the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, responsible for overseeing U.S. foreign policy in the region, with a nominee yet to be confirmed [2] - The U.S. Ambassador to India position has been vacant since January 2025, complicating the management of bilateral tensions [2] - The reduction of the National Security Council (NSC) staff from over 300 during the Biden administration to about 50 under Trump has exacerbated challenges in U.S.-India relations [2]