Indian Envoy Intensifies Hill Push as Trump Eyes 50% Sanctions on Imports

The combined diplomatic and community outreach underscores that India is pressing on multiple fronts.

Vinay Mohan Kwatra / Embassy of India

India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has escalated his outreach to U.S. lawmakers as new tariffs on Indian imports take effect, aiming to secure bipartisan cover on trade, energy, and defence.

On Aug.20 and over the last few days, Kwatra met with Senator John Cornyn and Reps. Andy Barr, Marc Veasey, Pete Sessions, Warren Davidson, Baumgartner, and Adam Smith — expanding the outreach from trade and energy to defence cooperation with the Armed Services Committee. The move comes as the Trump administration is preparing to slap 50% sanctions on Indian imports beginning August 27. During these meetings, Kwatra pressed India’s case for fair trade, energy security, and investment ties — seeking bipartisan backing as tariffs loom.

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