Tag: India-US Tariff Talks

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

Trump’s 50% Tariff Order on Indian Imports Comes Into Effect; Pharma, Electronics Among Key Exemptions

Trump had earlier accused India of maintaining “the highest tariffs and most strenuous non-monetary trade barriers in the world,” while continuing to buy energy and defense equipment from Russia.

August 27, 2025

Shringla Hopes Modi-Trump Partnership Can Pave Way for India-US FTA Amid 50% Tariff Shock

“One thing I know is that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi enjoy a very close and special partnership. Hopefully, we will find a way to conclude a mutually beneficial FTA early rather than late,” Shringla noted.

August 27, 2025

Jaishankar Hits Back at US Tariffs, Vows to Safeguard Farmers and Small Producers

Jaishankar also underlined that India’s decisions were rooted in its national interest and strategic autonomy. “The choices we make are our right. That is the essence of strategic autonomy,” he said.

August 23, 2025

Indian equities open lower; Nifty slips below 25,000 before US tariffs come in effect

Market experts highlighted that the sentiment remains fragile, with traders unwilling to take aggressive positions.

August 22, 2025