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半年时间美印关系急转弯,绕不开这三个焦点问题
Qi Lu Wan Bao Wang·2025-08-20 07:29

Group 1 - The trade negotiations between the US and India, originally scheduled for August 25-29, have been postponed due to the cancellation of the US representative's visit, casting a shadow over US-India relations [1] - The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Indian goods will increase to 50% as of August 27, following a series of negotiations that have failed to yield results [2][3] - The US has warned India that additional punitive tariffs may be imposed if it continues to purchase oil and weapons from Russia, despite India's commitment to its long-term energy contracts with Russia [2][3] Group 2 - India's daily oil consumption is approximately 5.5 million barrels, with nearly 88% coming from imports, and Russian oil has become a significant supplier, accounting for nearly 40% of India's imports [3] - Following the tariff threats, Indian Prime Minister Modi has urged citizens to buy domestic products to mitigate economic impacts, while the Indian government has deemed the US tariffs as unfair and unreasonable [3] - The US-India trade relationship has seen a significant trade volume of about $128.8 billion last year, with India having a trade surplus of $45.8 billion with the US [3] Group 3 - The relationship between the US and Pakistan has been improving, with recent counter-terrorism dialogues and the designation of certain groups as foreign terrorist organizations, contrasting with the cooling US-India relations [1][6] - The Indian government has taken a hard stance against US tariffs, with defense procurement plans from the US being canceled, including significant contracts for military equipment [4][5] - The diplomatic dynamics between India and Pakistan have intensified, with both countries engaging in international lobbying to present their narratives following military conflicts [7][8]