India–United States relations
bilateral relations between India and United States
The Republic of India and the United States established diplomatic relations in 1947 following Indian independence. Relations between the two countries have developed in areas including defense, trade, technology, education and energy. The two countries have also cooperated on regional and international issues, while differences have remained over trade, energy policy and other matters.
In early 2026, energy policy became a significant issue in India–United States relations. The United States sought changes to India's purchases of Russian oil, while India considered the economic and logistical implications of changing its sources of crude oil.
The United States and India announced a trade agreement in February 2026. President Donald Trump said that India had agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil and increase imports from the United States and potentially Venezuela, alongside reductions in tariffs on Indian goods. Indian officials said that energy security and diversification remained priorities and that refiners would require time to complete previously arranged Russian oil shipments.
Reuters reported that India's imports of Russian oil had declined in January 2026 amid the trade negotiations, while Indian energy officials indicated that the country was broadening its sources of crude oil.
Background
Early engagement and Cold War context
India and the United States began engaging with one another soon after India’s independence in 1947, with early cooperation in areas such as food security, education, and institution-building.
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