Tag: India-US Tariff Talks

India Must Avoid Knee-Jerk Reactions to US Remarks, Says Ex-Ambassador Navtej Sarna

Sarna’s remarks followed Navarro’s criticism of India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, with the US imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including an additional 25 per cent on imports linked to Russian crude.

August 30, 2025

“India Will Not Be Dictated By Anyone”: Ex-Diplomat Vikas Swarup on US Pressure Over Tariffs and Russia Oil Trade

Swarup’s remarks came in response to comments made by White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro, who defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, accusing India of indirectly funding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine through oil trade.

August 30, 2025

Navarro Defends 50% Tariff on India, Calls Country a “Refining Hub” for Russian Oil

“President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian imports are now in effect. This isn’t just about India’s unfair trade—it’s about cutting off the financial lifeline India has extended to Putin’s war machine,” Navarro wrote on X.

August 29, 2025

White House Trade Advisor Navarro Defends 50% Tariff on India, Alleges Oil Profiteering from Russia

“President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian imports are now in effect. This isn’t just about India’s unfair trade—it’s about cutting off the financial lifeline India has extended to Putin’s war machine,” Navarro wrote on X.

August 29, 2025

Kejriwal Urges 100% Tariff on US Goods, Slams Centre for Waiving Cotton Duty

“If US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff, we should impose a 100% tariff on America,” Kejriwal said at a press conference, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of succumbing to U.S. pressure.

August 28, 2025

Stalin Seeks Urgent Relief as US Tariff Hike Deals ₹3,000-Crore Blow to Tamil Nadu’s Textile Exports

In a post on X, Stalin warned that the steep tariff hike has hit Tamil Nadu’s exports to the tune of nearly ₹3,000 crore, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

August 28, 2025

PM Modi, Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Likely to Discuss Quad Amid Strained India-US Trade Ties

On the recent 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian products, George suggested that both leaders may also address geo-economic challenges in addition to strategic concerns.

August 28, 2025

House Democrats Slam Trump for Imposing Russian Oil-Linked Tariffs Solely on India

In a post on X, the Committee accused Trump of “hurting Americans & sabotaging the US-India relationship” by singling out New Delhi.

August 28, 2025

Kharge Hits Out at Centre Over Trump’s 50% Tariffs, Warns of ₹2.17 Lakh Crore Loss and Massive Job Cuts

He further flagged that the livelihoods of over half a million shrimp farmers, and another 2.5 million indirectly linked to the sector, are under serious threat.

August 27, 2025

“Modi’s MEGA Now a MAHA Headache”: Jairam Ramesh, TMC Slam Govt as Trump Tariffs, H-1B Row Hit India

“The Trump double tariff has come into effect. This will hit labour-intensive exports—textiles, gems & jewellery, leather, marine products, and engineering,” he said in a post on X.

August 27, 2025