<h1>Indian envoy meets multiple US lawmakers to press for fair trade and highlight growing US hydrocarbon sales amid tariffs</h1> An Indian envoy met with multiple US lawmakers, including 19 senators and representatives since Aug. 9, to press for fair and balanced trade ties and to highlight India's growing hydrocarbon purchases from the US as part of its energy security strategy. The discussions occurred amid bilateral strain after the US imposed tariffs totalling 50%, including a 25% levy on purchases of Russian oil effective Aug. 27. India defended its Russian crude purchases as driven by national interest and market dynamics after Western sanctions and reduced access to Russian supplies following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.