New Delhi, July 30 -- The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) on Wednesday said India's decisions on crude oil imports should be guided by economic interests, energy security, and strategic autonomy, rather than concerns over potential US tariff actions.

The think tank made the remarks after the United States Senate advanced a sanctions bill that could allow US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries importing Russian oil, including India.

Maintain Commercially Viable Sourcing

GTRI noted that as long as Russian crude remains commercially viable, India should continue sourcing it, adding that any differences with Washington should be addressed through dialogue and negotiation rather than unilatera...