Tag: India-US Tariff Talks

“India Has Not Violated Any US Law”: Former MoS MJ Akbar Criticises Trump’s Tariff Move, Warns of Eroding Trust

The US President recently signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total to 50%.

August 7, 2025

Owaisi Slams Trump Over 50% Tariff Hike on Indian Goods, Calls It “Bullying by the Buffoon-in-Chief”

Owaisi also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP, accusing them of compromising India's strategic autonomy to benefit their "billionaire friends."

August 7, 2025

Akhilesh Yadav Slams Modi Govt Over US Tariffs, Says “Nation, Economy, Farmers Under Threat”

Yadav also took aim at Prime Minister Modi’s recent remarks that farmers are India’s top priority, calling them a belated concern.

August 7, 2025

Kharge Slams Modi Over Trump’s 50% Tariff Hike, Calls It a ‘Foreign Policy Disaster’

Kharge criticised the Modi government’s handling of India–US trade relations, alleging that diplomatic failure had led to a massive blow to Indian exports.

August 7, 2025

PM Modi Stands Firm on Farmer Interests Amid U.S. Tariff Hike Led by Trump

The tariff escalation is seen as part of ongoing trade tensions, with the U.S. demanding greater access to India’s agricultural market, particularly for corn, soybeans, and cotton.

August 7, 2025

White House Defends 50% Tariffs on India, China; Warns Against Self-Inflicted Economic Harm

He clarified that the tariffs on India, which were hiked to 50 per cent, stem from a national security concern linked to India’s continued oil imports from Russia, despite U.S. requests to halt them.

August 7, 2025

Trump Hints at Possible Secondary Sanctions on China Over Russian Oil Imports, Days After Tariffs on India

Despite this widespread reliance on Russian energy, neither China nor Turkiye currently face US sanctions or tariffs linked directly to their Russian oil or energy imports.

August 7, 2025

Congress MP Hibi Eden Moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha Over US Tariffs, Warns of Severe Impact on Marine Exports

In a formal notice submitted to the Lok Sabha Secretary General, Eden criticized the US decision, calling it "unfair and politically motivated", citing India’s continued purchase and resale of Russian oil as the stated reason for the hike.

August 7, 2025

Economists Warn Trump’s 25% Tariff Hike Could Shave 0.4% Off India’s FY26 GDP Growth

The tariff, which raises the total US duty on Indian goods to 50 percent, is expected to take effect after 21 days and will significantly impact India's export competitiveness in one of its largest markets.

August 7, 2025

Trump Hints at Wave of Secondary Sanctions After Imposing 25% Tariff on India

"It's only been eight hours. So let's see what happens," Trump said. "You're going to see a lot more... you're going to see so much secondary sanctions."

August 7, 2025