India's Modi faces US tariff threat over Russian oil imports

India has publicly and strongly rebuked US legislative efforts to impose tariffs and sanctions on countries purchasing Russian and Iranian energy, vowing unspecified countermeasures to protect its energy security and trade interests. This marks a significant escalation in US-India relations, with India prioritizing its energy needs despite potential diplomatic fallout. The exact nature of India's countermeasures and the full impact of potential US tariffs remain uncertain.