India to defend ‘red lines’ as fresh tariffs loom

India is firing up over increased US tariffs due to India’s increased purchases of Russian oil. (AP PHOTO) India is firing up over increased US tariffs due to India’s increased purchases of Russian oil. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP India’s trade negotiations with Washington are continuing but there are lines that New Delhi needs to defend, the country’s foreign minister says, just days before hefty additional US tariffs are due to hit. Indian goods face additional US tariffs of up to 50 per cent, among the highest imposed by Washington, due to its increased purchases of Russian oil. A 25 per…