India Faces Questions Over Reported Tariff Reductions Following Trump's Claims
Congress leaders criticize the Modi government for alleged concessions in trade talks after Trump announces reciprocal tariffs and claims India agreed to reduce duties.
- US President Donald Trump announced upcoming reciprocal tariffs on countries with high duties on American goods, including India, set to take effect on April 2.
- Trump claimed India agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on US imports, citing his administration's efforts to expose high-tariff regimes.
- Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera criticized the Modi government, questioning whether India's trade interests were compromised under US pressure.
- Congress highlighted recent tariff reductions on US products, including bourbon whiskey, high-capacity motorcycles, and Washington apples, as evidence of India's concessions.
- The Modi government has yet to comment on the claims, but ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement aim to address market access and tariff barriers.
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