Tag: US Tariff

“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

Navarro Urges India to ‘Act Like a Democracy,’ Slams Russian Oil Purchases Amid US Tariffs

"The Indians are so arrogant about this. They say it’s our sovereignty, we can buy oil from anyone. India, you’re the biggest democracy in the world. Okay? Act like one. Side with the democracies," Navarro said.

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