Is Trump upset with India? US official explains stance on Russian oil, says ‘We’re strategic partners’
Trump’s aide calls India a ‘strategic partner’ even as tensions simmer over Russian oil trade and growing tariff issues. US State Department’s Tommy Pigott emphasised a full and frank dialogue with India on key concerns like oil purchases and trade imbalance. He said President Trump expects concrete action, not just words, from allies. As Washington pushes for alignment, the message to New Delhi is clear: tough conversations are part of real partnerships.