Owaisi Slams US Trade Deal, Vows India Will Buy Oil From 'Whoever We Want'

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News18•12-02-2026, 11:02
Owaisi Slams US Trade Deal, Vows India Will Buy Oil From 'Whoever We Want'
- •AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the India-US trade deal, calling it a disrespect to India's sovereignty.
- •Owaisi reacted to US President Donald Trump's executive order imposing a 25% tariff on Indian imports if India purchases Russian oil.
- •He questioned why India was lowering itself before the US, stating, "We will purchase oil from whoever we want. Who are you to tell us?"
- •Owaisi also raised concerns about India's trade agreements with the European Union, warning of de-industrialization risks.
- •White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed India committed to ending Russian oil purchases and buying from the US instead.
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