WASHINGTON, DC – While India has not made any official statement, Politico has reported that New Delhi has hired another Washington lobbying firm with close ties to the Trump administration, just days before a new round of U.S. tariffs is set to hit Indian exports.

India’s embassy in Washington has hired a lobbying firm with close ties to the Trump administration and a history of advocating for foreign entities targeted by the US, just before 50% tariffs take effect on exports from the South Asian country.

The White House's abrupt move to double duties on Indian goods over its Russian oil purchases came with little warning and no clear path forward.