美印贸易谈判现罕见议题：美国要求将印度“去俄油”纳入协定

Group 1 - The U.S. is attempting to include India's oil imports from Russia in bilateral trade negotiations, despite India's increasing imports to meet domestic demand [1] - A U.S. trade delegation led by Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch raised this issue during a meeting with Indian representatives [1] - The discussions are unusual as they typically do not involve a country's relations with a third nation in bilateral trade talks [1] Group 2 - The Indian Ministry of Commerce has not commented on the matter, and the U.S. Trade Representative's office also declined to provide remarks [2] - Recent talks aimed to ease tensions following the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods, which is among the highest tariffs on Asian countries [2] - India is cautiously optimistic about reaching a trade agreement, especially after President Trump congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his birthday, indicating a potential thaw in relations [2] Group 3 - India requested the U.S. to remove an additional 25% tariff on Russian energy imports, which the Indian government deems "unfair and unreasonable" [2] - Indian refiners have no plans to reduce Russian oil imports as domestic fuel demand is expected to rise post-monsoon [2] - Both sides described the recent talks as "constructive," covering multiple aspects of the trade agreement and agreeing to intensify efforts to reach a deal [2][3] Group 4 - Previous commitments were made to finalize a bilateral trade agreement by fall, but negotiations have stalled due to both sides taking a hardline stance [3] - The U.S. is also seeking greater access to India's dairy and agricultural markets, which India is resistant to [3]