Overview
- In an October 8 letter led by Representatives Deborah Ross and Ro Khanna, 19 mostly Democratic House members pressed the president to "reset and repair" the U.S.–India partnership.
- The signatories noted that late-August actions raised duties on Indian goods to as high as 50%, combining a 25% "reciprocal" tariff with an additional 25% tied to India’s Russian energy purchases.
- They said the measures are hurting Indian manufacturers, raising costs for American families, and damaging the supply chains U.S. companies rely on.
- The lawmakers warned the policy risks pushing India toward greater engagement with China and Russia, underscoring New Delhi’s role in the Quad and U.S. defense cooperation.
- They urged a review and rollback of the tariff policy and renewed dialogue with Indian leadership, calling for "recalibration, not confrontation."