Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff and additional penalties on India effective August 1, calling it a “huge setback” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country. He said the US move amounts to “blackmail” and warned that it would adversely impact India’s...
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Congress Slams PM Modi Over Trump’s 25% Tariff Announcement, Says Country Paying Price for His ‘Friendship’
The Congress party on Wednesday sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff and additional penalty on India, effective August 1. The opposition alleged that Modi’s “failed foreign policy” and his close relations with Trump have led to this economic setback for the country. In a post on...
India Responds to Trump’s 25% Tariff Announcement, Says It Is Studying Implications
The Indian government on Wednesday said it has “taken note” of US President Donald Trump’s announcement imposing a 25% tariff plus penalties on India effective August 1 and is closely studying its implications. In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry emphasized that India remains committed to concluding a fair and mutually beneficial trade...
Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariff and Penalty on India Effective August 1
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that India will face a 25% tariff along with an additional penalty starting August 1, 2025. The decision comes as part of Trump’s efforts to address what he described as India’s high tariffs, trade barriers, and continued purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia amid the Ukraine...



