Donald Trump has spoken of a potential oil deal with Pakistan, along with imposing a 25% tariff on India. Pakistan's PM Sharif hailed this as historic. There has been no official reaction from India.
Trump: US President Donald Trump has once again stirred up South Asian politics. In a recent statement, he said that the United States will develop Pakistan's oil reserves, and Pakistan may sell oil to India in the future. This statement has raised several questions related to India's foreign policy and energy strategy.
Hint of 25% Tariff on India and Oil Purchase from Pakistan
Trump also clarified that the United States is preparing to impose a 25 percent tariff on India. He said that this decision is being taken due to trade imbalances with groups like BRICS and with the United States itself. Along with this, Trump mentioned a potential trade agreement with Pakistan and claimed that if everything goes according to plan, India may one day have to buy oil from Pakistan.
A Signal to India or Pressure Politics?
Trump's statement is being seen not just as a trade announcement, but as an indication of strategic pressure politics. Analysts believe that this statement has come in response to American displeasure with India and its activity on platforms like BRICS. The US is trying to put strategic pressure on India so that it takes steps in line with Western trade policies.
No Official Reaction from India
So far, there has been no official reaction from the Indian government to Trump's statement. However, foreign ministry sources believe that India is taking this statement seriously and is monitoring the situation. India's energy policy emphasizes self-reliance, and the government is already pursuing a strategy of diversification in the matter of oil imports.
