The US State Department official revealed that the issue of buying Russian oil from India is raised in every high -level meeting. A bill was introduced in the US Parliament, in which it was proposed to impose 500% tariffs on Russian oil buying countries. At present, the US has imposed an additional 25% tariff on India, due to which the total fee has increased to about 50%.
It is one of the most one of the American charges levied on any country. The aim of America is to completely stop the income of Russia so that the Ukraine War can end.
Pressure on China and Europe too
The question was also raised as to why America does not put the same pressure on China. The official said that the Trump administration is dealing with Beijing in its own way. He informed that similar pressure is being made on other countries including the European Union. That is, strictness with India is no exception.
Chabahar Port and Iran Policy
The US has also abolished the exemption given under the IFCA (Iran Freedom and Countter-Proliferation Act) under the maximum pressure policy on Iran. Earlier India had exempted the use of Chabahar port for Afghanistan’s reconstruction works. Now this discount has also been abolished. The official clearly said that now any income from Chabahar Port will go to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Core (IRGC), on which the ban will be applicable.
H1B visa fee dispute
Another important issue is related to the H1B visa. Recently, the US implemented a $ 100,000 fee for new applicants. The official clarified that this fee is only for new applicants, it will not affect the already existing visa holders. He said that the purpose of this fee is to prevent fraud in the application process. Companies bringing highly qualified professionals will also be able to apply by paying this fee.
Hind-Pacific partnership and direction of relationships
Despite stressful issues, America still considers India an important partner of the Indo-Pacific region. Vice President J.D. Vance said that during his visit to India, one of the most important relations that defines Indo-US relations to the 21st century. Foreign Minister Rubio also did the first foreign trip in a quad meeting after taking charge, which included India.