Trade deal: Is US trying to arm-twist India on oil purchases? Experts weigh in

This edition of the News Today examines the escalating political war between the opposition and the government over the India-US trade deal. One of the concerns about the trade deal is the impact it has on India's strategic autonomy. The DMK has moved a privileged notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, alleging that the Union Minister addressed a press conference on the trade deal before briefing Parliament. While the India-US joint statement made no mention of any commitment by India to halt Russian oil purchases, the executive order by President Donald Trump revoking the 25% tariff clearly states that the US will monitor whether India resumes Russian oil purchases, and that this would determine whether a 25% import duty would be reimposed. So, is US trying to arm-twist India on oil purchases? Watch as experts discuss this and more on the show.