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Islamabad: In a new executive order, US President Donald Trump has placed India under intensified scrutiny over its crude oil imports from Russia, raising unprecedented concerns about foreign oversight of Indian policy decisions.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, the directive states that India has committed to halt all direct and indirect imports of Russian oil, and that Washington will establish a monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance. The US committee, comprising senior officials from the Commerce and State departments, will track imports, review any potential violations, and issue recommendations\u2014a move critics say encroaches on India\u2019s sovereign energy policy.<\/p>\n
The order also notes that India has also agreed to shift part of its energy purchases toward US suppliers, following pressure from Washington amid the ongoing crisis caused by Russia\u2019s actions in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
Since 2022, Russia has been a major supplier of discounted crude to India, supporting the country\u2019s refining sector and helping manage domestic fuel prices. The new commitment by the Modi government \u2013 outlined explicitly in Trump\u2019s order \u2013 indicates that India has accepted external pressure to step back from that arrangement with Moscow.<\/p>\n
The US monitoring committee marks a rare instance of American oversight directly tied to India\u2019s energy sourcing decisions. It will oversee implementation of the oil-import prohibition and recommend actions on any violations, raising serious sovereignty concerns. Analysts warn that the order effectively subordinates Indian energy policy to US foreign policy objectives regarding Russia.<\/p>\n
The new US-imposed restrictions threaten to complicate procurement, particularly through indirect channels, and signal a rare instance of American oversight directly influencing India\u2019s domestic energy strategy.<\/p>\n
This follows punitive 25% US tariffs on Indian goods in August 2025, imposed after New Delhi continued purchasing Russian crude. Experts say the latest order sets a troubling precedent, highlighting growing US influence over India\u2019s strategic energy choices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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