NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs has dismissed the reports claiming central government "reviewing the list of US products exempted from tariffs". It also rejected the claim saying that the Centre was "suspending or reviewing certain bilateral agreements with the US".
MEA's fact check unit was reacting to a post by "China in English" that claimed: "Indian Media | The Indian government begins reviewing the list of US products exempted from tariffs... and declares: 'No privileges without mutual respect.'"
"This is FAKE News!" it said.
In another post, it called out the disinformation by another X handle which claimed: "Unprecedented statement from New Delhi: India is considering suspending or reviewing certain bilateral agreements with the United States if hostile economic policies continue."
It called out the X handle "Middle Eastern Affairs" for "making several social media posts with FAKE News."
The reports surfaced as US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that he had heard that India was no longer going to buy oil from Russia. The government sources, later, said oil refiners continue to purchase crude from Russian suppliers.
"Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russian suppliers. Their supply decisions are guided by price, grade of crude, inventories, logistics and other economic factors," ANI quoted the sources as saying.
MEA's fact check unit was reacting to a post by "China in English" that claimed: "Indian Media | The Indian government begins reviewing the list of US products exempted from tariffs... and declares: 'No privileges without mutual respect.'"
"This is FAKE News!" it said.
This is FAKE News!#MEAFactCheck https://t.co/3dyvVcOYtA
— MEA FactCheck (@MEAFactCheck) August 3, 2025
In another post, it called out the disinformation by another X handle which claimed: "Unprecedented statement from New Delhi: India is considering suspending or reviewing certain bilateral agreements with the United States if hostile economic policies continue."
Disinformation being spread on X.#MEAFactCheck pic.twitter.com/E85HYIoUo0
— MEA FactCheck (@MEAFactCheck) August 3, 2025
It called out the X handle "Middle Eastern Affairs" for "making several social media posts with FAKE News."
Disinformation and FAKE news alert!
— MEA FactCheck (@MEAFactCheck) August 3, 2025
This handle (@Middle_Eastern0) has been making several social media posts with FAKE News.
Be aware. #MEAFactCheck pic.twitter.com/yXUUzJwUGt
The reports surfaced as US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that he had heard that India was no longer going to buy oil from Russia. The government sources, later, said oil refiners continue to purchase crude from Russian suppliers.
"Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russian suppliers. Their supply decisions are guided by price, grade of crude, inventories, logistics and other economic factors," ANI quoted the sources as saying.
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