Donald Trump’s Big Claim on India’s Tariff Cut Exposed! Modi Government Sets the Record Straight

A global trade war is intensifying as the United States announces significantly higher tariffs on multiple countries. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump declared Reciprocal Tariffs on India and several other nations, further escalating tensions. In addition, another claim by Donald Trump has sparked a strong reaction from the Indian government. Let's dive into the full details of the India-US tariffs dispute.

Donald Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Policy Targets India

U.S. President Donald Trump recently stated that the U.S. will impose Reciprocal Tariffs on countries like China, India, and Canada. Under this rule, if any country levies high tariffs on American goods, the U.S. will respond with equal measures.

On March 7, ANI shared a video on X in which U.S. President Donald Trump said, "India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can't even sell anything in India.They have agreed, by the way; they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done."

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#WATCH | Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump says, "...India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can't even sell anything in India...They have agreed, by the way; they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have… pic.twitter.com/XwytKPli48

— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2025

According to media reports, discussions regarding tariff reductions are ongoing. However, Indian officials have made it clear that this issue should not be linked to any deadline set by Donald Trump.

India Rejects Trump’s Claim on Tariff Reduction

Donald Trump claimed in his video that India has agreed to reduce tariffs due to pressure from the U.S. However, Indian officials have dismissed this claim outright.

According to sources, India has previously reduced its tariffs as part of trade agreements with Australia, UAE, Switzerland and Norway. This means India's tariff policies are independent of U.S. pressure and are guided by its own economic interests.

US Pushes India to Remove Tariffs on Most Goods

As per reports, the United States has urged India to eliminate tariffs on almost all goods except agricultural products. If India agrees to this demand, it would significantly weaken its trade protections without receiving any substantial benefits in return.

Last month, both nations agreed to work towards a bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The first phase of this agreement is expected to be finalized by the end of this year, with a long-term goal of increasing India-US trade to $500 billion by 2030.

India’s Stance on Tariff Reduction Remains Unclear

Despite Donald Trump's bold statements, India has not issued an official response confirming any tariff reductions. However, sources indicate that Indian authorities have dismissed Donald Trump’s claim as baseless.

The world now eagerly awaits India’s official stance on India-US tariffs and whether the Modi government will respond formally to Trump’s remarks. For now, India remains focused on protecting its trade interests while continuing diplomatic negotiations with the U.S.