<h1>Indian ambassador meets U.S. lawmakers on trade, energy security and concerns over Russian oil purchases and tariffs</h1> An Indian ambassador met with multiple senior U.S. lawmakers to discuss bilateral trade, energy security and growing hydrocarbon purchases from the United States; meetings included leaders of Republican House leadership, the Taxation Subcommittee chair, the Congressional Energy Export Caucus chair and the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Discussions covered trade ties, India's energy procurement from U.S. suppliers, concerns that some of India's Russian oil purchases allegedly finance the Ukraine war, and recent U.S. tariffs-described as totaling 50%, including a 25% tariff on Russian oil purchases-that have strained the bilateral relationship. India reiterated that its energy purchases are driven by national interest and market dynamics.