American Marxist economist Richard Wolf said that America is trying to become the world’s strict country against India, but in reality this step is disastrous for itself. He said that according to the United Nations, India is now one of the largest countries in the world. America’s India to tell what it has to do, it is as if a rat punched the elephant.

US President Donald Trump has implemented 50% tariff on India. This fee is double the rates already existing. India buys oil from Russia. Because of this, the US has set up 25 per cent tariff separately, which the Washington Ukraine considers the strategy to stop war. However, India has criticized the move and called it a decision taken wrong and without thinking.

BRICS gets indirect advantage
Richard Wolf explained that India will change its strategy with this move of America. He said that if America closes its way for India, then India will find another place to sell its things. India can now shift the export of its equivalence to BRICS countries, such as Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa and recently joined new members (Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE). Meanwhile, BRICS aims to challenge Western financial dominance and find a dollar option.

G7 vs Bricks
Wolf said in podcast that the world production share of BRICS countries is 35 percent. On the other hand, G7’s stake has come down to 28 percent. According to him, Trump’s policy of tariff and pressure is helping BRICS to become stronger and integrated economic blocks.

Trying to dismiss BRICS
Trump has many times rejected BRICS as a small group. In February, he said that the BRICS is over. He also threatened that if the BRICS makes its currency, then the US would impose 100% tariff. Wolf said that India has an old and complex relationship with America since the Soviet period. He warned America believing that India is like another small country, but it is a completely different rival. This step can not only remove India from America, but can also create a new economic and political balance in Asia.

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Donald Trump Tariff: Donald Trump is once again in the headlines for business policies. This time he has started dialogue with important business partners like India, Israel and Vietnam under the new tariff policy. On 2 April 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a new import duty (tariff) on India, Israel and Vietnam, which will be effective from April 9.

According to the announcement of Donald Trump, it has been announced to impose 26% on India, 46% on Vietnam and 17% on Israel. Trump argues that this policy is based on the principle of reciprocal trade, where the US should be exported equal or less.

Trump is talking to three countries including India

According to CNN report, America is holding active trade talks with representatives of India, Israel and Vietnam countries. Trump wants an agreement to be reached before the deadline so that the tariff can be postponed. According to Trump’s Truth Social Post, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam has said that if there is an agreement with America, they are ready to reduce their tariffs up to zero. It is an indication that Vietnam can adopt a flexible stance on the deal.

India’s position on tariff

This tariff is particularly challenging for India as America is the largest export market in India. 26 percent import tax can have a profound impact on Indian industries, especially in areas such as textile, IT and pharma. Talking about Israel, Israeli officials have already expressed concern that American tariffs can damage the competition capacity of Israeli companies. With this, some companies may think of starting a manufacturing unit in the US.

Trump’s ‘Deal Making’ strategy

Donald Trump has always been putting forward the image of the deal maker. Talking to reporters, he said that every country is calling us. This is our beauty, we keep ourselves on the driver’s seat. They believe that tariff is a pressure weapon, so that countries can be brought to the table of negotiation.

Tiktok example given on tariff or technology

Giving the example of Tiktok, Donald Trump said that countries like China can also be ready to compromise in exchange for tariffs. This strategy is not only limited to trade, but it is also the scope of national security and technical companies. Apart from this, Trump’s son Eric Trump posted on X (East Twitter) that the country who will first interact, he will win, he will lose in the last, the statement makes it clear that there is a clear message from the US: to compromise or face losses quickly.

China and Canada’s response

While some countries are preparing for talks, China and Canada have clearly said that they will retaliate with American tariffs. This can create an atmosphere of potential business war.