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India’s $1.8 Million Lobbyist Jason Miller Meets Trump as Tariff Rift Persists

The 50% tariffs tied to India’s Russian oil purchases remain in place with no agenda or policy change disclosed from the photo‑op.

Overview

  • Jason Miller shared a White House photo and said he had a “fantastic week in Washington,” confirming he saw President Donald Trump.
  • Public filings show India’s embassy signed a one‑year, $1.8 million contract with Miller’s SHW Partners on May 21 at $150,000 per month.
  • U.S. Department of Justice disclosures describe SHW’s scope as strategic counsel, tactical planning, government relations, and perception management.
  • No official readout of Miller’s discussions has been released, and the tariff regime remains at 50%, including a 25% duty linked to India’s purchases of Russian crude.
  • Trump called the U.S.–India relationship “special” while criticizing India’s current policies on Russian energy, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly affirmed the partnership; reporting notes the lobbying has not yielded tariff relief so far.