US President Donald Trump has imposed Reciprocal Tariffs on India and several other countries, leading to a major shake-up. Notably, Trump had already announced this decision last month, and it officially came into effect on April 2. However, during the announcement, he also referred to India as a good friend. This has sparked reactions from several Indian political leaders. From Mallikarjun Kharge to Shiv Sena leaders, many have commented on the Reciprocal Tariff and the friendship between PM Modi and Donald Trump.
Donald Trump Imposes 26% Reciprocal Tariff on Indian Imports
Donald Trump has imposed a 26% Reciprocal Tariff on Indian imports. Speaking at the "America Wealthy Again" event, Trump said, "India is very strong. PM Modi just visited, and he is a very good friend of mine. But India is not treating us fairly. They charge us 52% tariff, while we take almost nothing from them."
Along with India, Donald Trump has imposed Reciprocal Tariffs on multiple countries, sparking global concerns. The tariff rates imposed on different countries are:
Major Reciprocal Tariffs Announced by the US:
- India: 26%
- China: 34%
- European Union: 20%
- Vietnam: 46%
- Taiwan: 32%
- Japan: 24%
- South Korea: 25%
- Thailand: 36%
- Switzerland: 31%
- Indonesia: 32%
- Malaysia: 24%
- Cambodia: 49%
- United Kingdom: 10%
- South Africa: 30%
- Brazil: 10%
- Bangladesh: 37%
- Singapore: 10%
- Israel: 17%
- Philippines: 17%
- Australia: 10%
- Pakistan: 29%
- Turkey: 10%
- Sri Lanka: 44%
- Saudi Arabia: 10%
- Egypt: 10%
- Morocco: 10%
- Argentina: 10%
- New Zealand: 10%
Indian Leaders React to Donald Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Decision
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Trump-Modi Friendship
As the US imposes a 26% Reciprocal Tariff on India, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Their friendship (US President Trump and PM Modi) and the way they hug and talk shows that America (US President Donald Trump) is a businessman. 'Aur wo humara customer phas gaya'."
Union MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary's View on the Reciprocal Tariff
On the US imposing a 26% Reciprocal Tariff on India, Union MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, "We will analyse the implications. For Trump, it is US first, and for Modi ji, it is India first."
Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala Warns of Economic Impact
Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala reacted to the Reciprocal Tariff, stating, "US President Trump and PM Narendra Modi keep praising each other, but all these are just words because nothing has come out of it for the common man. India will suffer due to these tariffs. It will affect the common businessman and Indian students trying to study abroad as it will cause fluctuations in international currency."
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla Urges the Indian Government to Take Action
On the US imposing a 26% Reciprocal Tariff on India, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said, "It will be extremely detrimental to our trade. The Indian government should raise this issue with the US government immediately."
Shiv Sena Leader Shaina NC on US Tariffs and PM Modi Friendship
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC commented, "Donald Trump may have levied a 26% tariff on India, but there are lots of countries where he's levied even more. If you look at China at 34%, if you look at Cambodia and Vietnam, the list is endless. A lot of them have been levied with a lot more. If you read Annex 2 of the entire tariff, you will find out that copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, etc., are exempt from the supply chain. But what makes me feel proud as an Indian is when Donald Trump says that India is very, very tough. Because yes, India does have the potential under Make in India and the Prime Minister's leadership to have so many products which are exported to countries other than the United States as well. And when he says that Modi ji is his friend, it makes us, as Indians, feel proud. Tariffs will come and go, but India's potential nobody can overlook."
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