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News Topical, Digital Desk : Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Wednesday discussed bilateral ties with US Congressman Warren Davidson and briefed him on recent developments in trade and energy.

Conversation with these MPs

The meeting with Davidson, chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Security and International Financial Institutions, came after discussions with Representative Pete Sessions, chairman of the Congressional Subcommittee on Government Operations in the US House of Representatives.

 

informed of the latest developments

Regarding the meeting with Davidson, Kwatra said, "Welcomed his support on many aspects of India-US partnership and apprised him of recent developments on trade and energy aspects."

Regarding his discussions with Sessions, Kwatra said he briefed him on India's position on recent developments, including trade, and exchanged views on energy security and the growing hydrocarbon partnership between the two countries.

 

America has imposed tariff on India

These meetings are taking place at a time when tensions have escalated in India-US relations after US President Donald Trump imposed a total of 50 per cent tariff on India. This also includes a 25 per cent tariff on the purchase of Russian oil, which will come into effect from August 27.


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