<h1>India opposes US Senator's proposed 500% tariffs on Russian oil buyers, seeks trade deal concessions</h1> India's External Affairs Minister conveyed concerns to a US Senator regarding proposed legislation imposing 500% tariffs on nations purchasing Russian oil if Moscow refuses Ukraine peace negotiations. The Minister indicated that Indian Embassy officials have engaged with the Senator on this matter. Separately, ongoing negotiations between Indian and US officials in Washington focus on an interim trade agreement, with India seeking market access for labor-intensive goods while the US requests agricultural product duty concessions.