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US Secretary Rubio and Indian Minister Jaishankar met in Mumbai to advance a bilateral trade agreement, with energy cooperation on the agenda. Tariff disputes and India's Russian crude purchases remain sticking points, but defense and technology ties are progressing. Rubio's planned visit to a Jamnagar refinery signals investment interest.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India confirms US pressure on India to reduce Russian oil purchases, specifically targeting Reliance's Jamnagar refinery. Concurrently, the US and India are progressing towards finalizing a bilateral trade agreement, with energy provisions and tariff disputes remaining key outstanding issues. The US publicly acknowledged India as a 'refining superpower,' signaling potential cooperation despite sanctions pressure.
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