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What did Congress MP Shashi Tharoor say on Pakistan-US oil deal -Photo-Credit- Reuters
Shashi Tharoor said that it remains to be seen how much tariff America will impose. The final decision has not been taken yet. We may have to pay 100 percent penalty for buying oil from Russia. The kind of things Trump is saying. This may also be his bargaining tactics. But if such a high tariff is imposed on us, it will ruin our trade.
US President Donald Trump has given strong indications about the trade deal with India. A possible 25 percent tariff on India and additional penalty for buying oil from Russia is being feared. On the other hand, Trump has surprised everyone by signing an oil deal with Pakistan. Now, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has reacted on this whole issue.
Shashi Tharoor said that it remains to be seen how much tariff America will impose. The final decision has not been taken yet. We may also be charged 100 percent penalty for buying oil from Russia. The kind of things Trump is saying. This could also be his bargaining tactics. But if such a high tariff is imposed on us, it will ruin our trade.
Tharoor said that talks are going on with America regarding trade. But if things do not work out, it will affect our exports. Our GDP will be shaken. America’s trade demands are completely unfair. This will put the livelihood of millions of people in India at risk. America is a very big market for us. Our exports to America are approximately 90 billion dollars. If there is a huge reduction in this, it will harm us.
What did Tharoor say on the US-Pakistan oil deal?
He said that America’s demands are completely unreasonable and our negotiators have every right to oppose it. About 70 crore population of our country is dependent on agriculture. We cannot put their livelihood in danger just to please America.
America also has to understand our needs.
On America’s oil deal with Pakistan, Tharoor said that I think Trump is confused about finding oil in Pakistan. He is searching for oil in Pakistan. I wish him all the best. Our focus should be on our interests right now.
