<h1>Indian ambassador presses US lawmakers for fair, balanced trade amid 50% tariffs while highlighting rising US hydrocarbon purchases</h1> The Indian ambassador held multiple meetings with several US lawmakers to press for 'fair, balanced and mutually beneficial' trade ties amid tariff tensions, thanking congressional supporters and highlighting growing hydrocarbon purchases from the US as part of India's energy security. Meetings occurred frequently over recent weeks and focused on trade and economic cooperation. The outreach follows US-imposed tariffs totalling 50% on India, including measures affecting purchases of discounted Russian crude; India defends its energy procurement as driven by national interest and market dynamics.