<h1>Republican leader urges India to address US president's concerns over Russian oil purchases after tariffs doubled</h1> A US Republican leader urged India to take the US President's concerns about purchases of Russian oil seriously and to engage with the White House to resolve tariff-related tensions after the administration doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, including an additional 25% duty tied to Russian crude. The leader framed the issue as requiring hard trade dialogue while also urging continued strategic partnership. India maintains its energy purchases are driven by national interest and market dynamics. The measures raise potential legal and diplomatic issues under international trade law, national security exceptions, and bilateral negotiation or dispute-settlement avenues.