印度赚美国的钱买普京的油？美印贸易协议渺茫

Core Viewpoint - The U.S.-India trade agreement appears distant as the Trump administration criticizes India's significant purchase of Russian oil, linking it to the deterioration of U.S.-India trade relations [1][6]. Group 1: U.S.-India Trade Relations - Navarro's article highlights that India's large oil lobbying groups are driving the significant purchase of Russian oil, accusing India of acting as a global clearinghouse for Russian oil [2]. - The Trump administration has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports due to India's oil purchases, raising the total tariff rate on Indian goods to 50% [6][7]. - The potential for a trade agreement between the U.S. and India remains bleak, as Navarro emphasizes that India must act like a strategic partner to receive such treatment [8]. Group 2: India's Oil Imports - Before the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India relied heavily on oil from the Middle East, with Russian oil accounting for a negligible portion of its imports. However, as of now, Russian oil constitutes approximately 37% of India's total oil imports [3][4]. - India defends its right to purchase the cheapest oil available, asserting that additional tariffs from the U.S. would be unfair and unreasonable [3]. - The Biden administration has previously shown tacit approval for India's discounted purchases of Russian oil, arguing that it helps to limit Putin's revenue while preventing a spike in global oil prices [4][5]. Group 3: Trade Negotiation Status - The planned visit of the U.S. trade delegation to India for further negotiations has been canceled, raising concerns about the timeline for reaching a trade agreement before Modi's planned discussions in the fall [11]. - There has been no consensus between the U.S. and India on agricultural products and the issue of importing Russian oil during trade talks [10].