Bullshit just caught flight.
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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Replying to @ChronoScopeFilm
@ChronoScopeFilm
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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Everyone one in the world except Americans know whether it was to harm India or not Now you are directly funding Russia
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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"Washington gave India greater visibility while drawing it into a strategic role defined by the US," debates Chen Zhuo, South Asia analyst at Fudan University (@SouthernM46171). When Marco Rubio links US tariffs on India to the Russia-Ukraine War, he validates Chen Zhuo’s debate that Washington tolerated Indian 'autonomy' only until it wanted direct returns. "India’s policy appeared autonomous, but it was ultimately reshaped by American pressure," she writes. Read her full argument on how New Delhi needs to reassess the extent to which its strategic outlook has become shaped by Washington: indiasworld.in/what-de-ameri… #Geopolitics #IndiaUSRelations #Tariffs #UkraineWar #Russia #internationalaffairs
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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😂😂😂 Indians are smart people, we don't fall to sweet sweet talks. Americans double standards are world known.
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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They're used as a geopolitical tool to make sure the oil market is in the hands of the US and allies.
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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I openly challenge @SecRubio for question live on any Indian news channel .
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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Yes, I understand No need to explain. But, before leaving India, don't forget to ask Chaiwala "Howdy, Howdy"
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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‘Punish’
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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Toning down.
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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The tariffs on India aren't meant to punish or harm India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. He says they're part of a broader foreign policy tied to the Russia-Ukraine war, a war the U.S. wants to see end.
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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🚨 RUBIO UPDATES: TRADE DEAL “WEEKS, NOT MONTHS” AWAY. “99% OF THE WORK IS DONE.” TARIFFS NOT MEANT TO PUNISH INDIA. HEADING TO JAMNAGAR. October 20–21, 2026 (Mumbai statements + exclusive interviews): NEW STATEMENTS FROM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS (Indian Express + Network18):
✅ “I think we’re incredibly close. The way I would say it is, we are weeks, not months, away from finalising it. I think 99% of the work is done.”
✅ “It’s basically down to what certain words mean and what certain phrases mean… Both sides have to 100% agree on what a deal means.”
✅ On tariffs: Tariffs are not meant to “punish India.” Visa restrictions are “not targeted” at India.
✅ “Our relationship with no country in the world… will never come at the expense of our relationship with India.”
✅ Purpose of the deal: better rates than now, but more importantly a sustainable long-term trade relationship good for both sides. EARLIER MUMBAI REMARKS (still relevant):
✅ “We’re very, very close. I would say we’re about as close as you can be without having executed the agreement. I think there’s a small number of items left to wrap up… hopefully have some good news to announce fairly soon.”
✅ India is a “refining superpower.” Can refine more Venezuelan heavy crude. Has existing concessions in Venezuela.
✅ “What India has expressed repeatedly is their desire to diversify their energy portfolio, which is a smart thing to do.” TODAY’S AGENDA:
✅ Visiting Reliance’s Jamnagar refining complex (world’s largest single-site refinery).
✅ Discussions expected on refining Venezuelan crude, energy diversification, and US-India energy cooperation.
✅ Rubio: “It makes all the sense in the world to talk to them… Energy is related to national security.” CONTEXT ON THE TARIFF / WAIVER:
✅ Trump’s recent order waived the potential up-to-100% tariffs under the Graham Act for major Russian-oil buyers (including India).
✅ Rubio previously linked the trade deal progress to those waiver decisions.
✅ India continues buying substantial Russian oil while diversifying. BOTH SIDES:
US line (Rubio): Deal is 99% done, weeks away. Remaining issues are language/technical. Tariffs and visas not aimed at punishing India. Energy diversification by India is welcomed. Strategic partnership remains central. India’s line (prior Goyal/Jaishankar): First tranche finalised on substance and in legal drafting. Operationalise when competitive advantage is clear. Energy security is non-negotiable. Translation: RUBIO HAS NOW GIVEN THE CLEAREST TIMELINE YET - “WEEKS, NOT MONTHS,” WITH “99% OF THE WORK DONE.” HE EXPLICITLY SAID TARIFFS ARE NOT MEANT TO PUNISH INDIA. HE IS IN JAMNAGAR TODAY TALKING ENERGY AND REFINING. THE WAIVER ON THE RUSSIAN OIL TARIFF THREAT REMAINS THE KEY BACKDROP. 🇮🇳 WHAT TO WATCH: What emerges from the Jamnagar and Reliance meetings? Drop your take 👇 🇮🇳
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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🚨#BREAKING_NEWS America waived oil tariffs on India because President Trump understood the negative impact it would have on the US relationship with India, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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US Secy of State Rubio says that SRIA law for sanctions on Russian oil was not planned to "punish India". This is #Gaslighting101, given that the law was enacted a year after the US did impose 50% tariffs on India, doubled only because of its Russian oil imports.
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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Rules for India: don't buy Russian energy, help end the war. Rules for the US: keep the Iran war going, keep importing Russian uranium, and sign a diesel deal with Moscow when prices bite. Hypocrisy at its best.
Department of State
@StateDeptOct 20
SECRETARY RUBIO: None of these tariffs are done to punish or harm India. They're part of a broader foreign policy that unfortunately involves a war going on between Russia and Ukraine that we'd like to see come to an end.
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