Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the country at 5 pm today. It is being speculated that PM Modi can talk about GST reform in his address because tomorrow i.e. 22 September new rates of GST 2.0 are going to be implemented in the country.

Recently, when the US imposed a 50 percent tariff on India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the citizens to adopt indigenous from a public meeting. He said that adoption of indigenous is not only a means of economic strength, but it is also a way to increase the self -reliance and cultural pride of the country. He has asked the industrialists and the general public to increase the use of local products, which increases employment opportunities and strengthens India’s economy.

When did PM Modi address the country?

-Prime Minister Narendra Modi first addressed the country on 8 November 2016. Addressing the country at 8 pm, PM Modi announced to close 500 and one thousand rupee notes.

-After the removal of Section 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, he addressed the nation on March 27, 2019.

-When the cases of Corona started in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the people of the country on 19 March 2020, appealed for the public curfew.

When Korona started showing havoc all over the world, the cases started increasing in the country, then PM Modi once again addressed the country at 8 pm on March 24 and announced a lockdown across the country.

On April 3, 2020, PM Modi appealed to light lamps in honor of the warriors engaged in emergency works during the Korona period.

-PM Modi once again extended the lockdown to May 3 across the country on 14 April, 2020.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the self -reliant Bharat Abhiyan on May 12, 2020. On June 30, the free ration scheme was extended for six months.

On 20 October, PM Modi gave a message further strengthening the fight against Kovid-19-until the medicine is not lax.

-On November 19, 2021, the Prime Minister withdrew the three agricultural laws while addressing the country. The farmers protested fiercely on the boundaries of Delhi against these laws.

Recently, after the Pahalgam terror attack in 2025, the Indian Army launched Operation ‘Sindoor’. After the success of this campaign, Prime Minister Modi while addressing the nation strongly condemned the terrorist attack and appreciated the bravery of the army.

Us Donald Trump Tariff on India: According to a new report by CARAEGE ratings, India may face export losses of $ 3.1 billion (about Rs 25,700 crore) due to a possible new tariff to be declared by US President Donald Trump. This figure is equal to about 0.1 percent of India’s GDP (GDP), which can become a matter of concern for the Indian economy.

According to Smita Rajpurkar, director of CARAIGE Ratings, increasing tariffs may have a serious impact on India’s major export areas, including many areas. For example, textile and garment industry, automobiles and auto parts include IT and pharmaceuticals. Explain that a huge amount of cloth is exported to America from India, which will be affected by increasing tariffs. The Indian auto sector is already facing recession, so it can be further affected by the new tariff. India’s IT and pharmaceutical companies make good profits from the US market. Increasing tariffs will increase cost, which can reduce the competitive capacity of Indian companies.

Possible impact of tariff on India
If US President Donald Trump announces a tariff on India, then many types of major effects can be seen, which is not being considered right for the Indian economy in any way.

Exports fall: Increased tariffs will cost Indian companies to send goods to America, which can reduce their demand.
Putstation in currency: Indian rupee can weaken due to increasing business tension with America, which will make imports expensive and inflation can increase.
Investment reduction: Global investors can avoid investing in India due to increasing trade stress, which can affect Indian stock market.
Business war threat: The report also warns that if the global trade war broke out, it can increase the instability in the Indian economy and negatively affect financial stability.

Can India overcome this crisis?
India will need to adopt some strategies to overcome this crisis, such as focus on other export markets. Along with this, insisting on increasing trade with Europe, Africa and Asian countries by reducing dependence on America. The local industry will have to provide subsidy and tax relief so that they can withstand the impact of the new tariff and maintain competition. India will have to talk to the US on new business treaties, so that economic balance can be maintained.