Amid SCO Summit and tariff jolt, US Embassy hails 'enduring friendship' with India

Days after the tariff shock, the US Embassy in India posted a message on its official X handle, lauding the “enduring friendship” between the two nations.

The social media post came as India, China, and Russia gathered in Tianjin for the 2025 edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

In its message, the Embassy said: “The partnership between the United States and India continues to reach new heights — a defining relationship of the 21st century.”

The partnership between the United States and India continues to reach new heights — a defining relationship of the 21st century. This month, we’re spotlighting the people, progress, and possibilities driving us forward. From innovation and entrepreneurship to defense and… pic.twitter.com/tjd1tgxNXi

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) September 1, 2025

It further added: “This month, we’re spotlighting the people, progress, and possibilities driving us forward. From innovation and entrepreneurship to defense and bilateral ties, it’s the enduring friendship between our two peoples that fuels this journey.”

The post also highlighted remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “The enduring friendship between our two peoples is the bedrock of our cooperation and propels us forward as we realize the tremendous potential of our economic relationship.”

Tensions, however, have emerged between India and the US after Washington imposed a 50% tariff on Indian trade. New Delhi, while leaving room for negotiations, has underlined that agriculture and dairy are red lines that cannot be crossed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also been vocal about his ‘swadeshi’ pitch.