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On August 23, 2025, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made several forceful and headline-grabbing statements at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, mainly responding to US President Donald Trump's administration's criticism and new tariffs against India:

On Russian Oil and Trump’s Tariffs: Jaishankar dismissed US accusations that India is unfairly benefiting from purchasing Russian crude oil. He said, “If you have a problem buying oil or refined products from India, don’t buy it. Nobody forces you to buy it. Europe buys, America buys… so (if) you don't like it, don't buy it.” He called it “funny” that a pro-business American administration would accuse others of doing business.

On ‘Red Lines’ in Trade Negotiations: He made it clear that India will not compromise on protecting its farmers and small producers, calling the new 50% tariffs imposed by the US “unjustified and unreasonable,” and emphasized these are “red lines” India won’t cross in ongoing trade talks.

Comment on US-Pakistan Mediation Claims: Jaishankar also rejected claims about US mediation in India-Pakistan affairs, stating India has not accepted any third-party mediation for over 50 years.

On India’s Strategic Autonomy: He reiterated that India will make independent decisions in its interest, not dictated by global pressures or US-China dynamics, saying that bilateral issues like Chinese relations shouldn’t be linked as direct consequences of US policy actions.

Remarks on Trump’s Policy Style: He commented that President Trump’s style of using public pressure and tariffs as a tool in both trade and foreign policy is unprecedented and untraditional in US diplomacy.

These assertive statements sparked widespread attention, given the rising economic tensions with the US, ongoing criticism about India’s Russian oil imports, and Jaishankar’s

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