US-India Tariffs: Three US lawmakers have taken a big step against the heavy tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from India. Three members of the US House of Representatives introduced a resolution on Friday, the purpose of which is to end Trump’s national emergency declaration.

Under this emergency, up to 50 percent duty was imposed on goods coming from India. Lawmakers called these tariffs illegal and said they were hurting American workers, consumers and India-US relations.

Which MPs presented the proposal

This proposal has been introduced by MPs Deborah Ross, Mark VC and Raja Krishnamurthy. This step has been taken at a time when earlier a bipartisan proposal has been brought in the US Senate related to banning the President’s emergency powers to eliminate similar tariffs imposed on Brazil and increase import duties.

Demand to remove additional duties imposed on India

According to the statement issued, this proposal demands cancellation of the additional 25 percent secondary duty imposed on India, which was imposed on August 27, 2025. This duty was imposed on top of the reciprocal tariffs already in place, increasing the total import duty on many Indian products to 50 percent. This action was taken under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

North Carolina’s economy is deeply linked to India

Congresswoman Deborah Ross said, ‘North Carolina’s economy is deeply linked to India through trade, investment and a vibrant Indian American community.’ He said that Indian companies have invested more than one billion dollars in North Carolina, creating thousands of jobs in sectors like life sciences and technology. At the same time, manufacturers from the state export goods worth hundreds of millions of dollars to India every year.

Burden on American consumers too: VC

Congressman Mark VC said that India is an important cultural, economic and strategic partner of America. He alleged that these illegal tariffs are like additional taxes on ordinary American citizens. According to the VC, ‘These fees are burdening the common people of North Texas, who are already struggling with rising inflation.’

‘Tariffs are harmful and counterproductive’

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy called these tariffs ‘adverse and harmful’. He said this is disrupting the supply chain, hurting American workers and increasing prices for consumers. Krishnamurthy stressed, ‘Eliminating these tariffs will help strengthen economic and security cooperation between the US and India.’

Democrats’ effort to challenge Trump’s trade policy

This proposal is part of a broader effort by the Democratic Party in Congress, under which Trump’s unilateral trade policies are being challenged and efforts are being made to strengthen America’s relations with India.

Demand to reverse the policy has been made earlier also

Earlier in October, Deborah Ross, Mark VC and Raja Krishnamurthy, along with MP Ro Khanna and 19 other members of Congress, had appealed to the President to withdraw the tariffs imposed on India and improve the deteriorating bilateral relations. The statement issued said, ‘Eliminating the tariffs imposed by Trump on India is part of a broader effort by Congress to reclaim its constitutional rights on trade and to stop the misuse of emergency powers by the President.’

Buying oil from Russia became the reason for tariff

It is noteworthy that in August, President Trump had decided to impose 25 percent tariff on Indian products from August 1. A few days later, it was increased by another 25 percent, taking the total fee to 50 percent. The Trump administration had cited India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia as the reason for this and claimed that this provides financial help to Moscow in the Ukraine war.

The Government of India has taken a big step towards increasing the domestic production capacity of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets and reducing dependence on China. The Cabinet has approved the Rare Earth Manufacturing Incentive Scheme of Rs 7,280 crore, under which a production capacity of 6,000 MTPA will be developed in the next seven years. It will have five units of 1,200 MTPA each and is expected to start production within the next two to three years. The scheme focuses on creating Made-in-India supply chains for high-tech sectors like EVs, defence, wind turbines, electronics and aerospace. Currently India imports almost all its REPM and is largely dependent on China. The new scheme is being considered a game-changer as it will establish the country’s first integrated REPM manufacturing chain, thereby promoting technology, employment and strategic self-reliance. Large industrial groups like GMDC, Sona Comstar, Bharat Forge and JSW Group have shown interest in this sector and are working on investment plans in rare earth mining, processing and magnet manufacturing. Besides, the government has also given import licenses to some companies to meet the demand, until domestic production starts on a large scale. Following this development, stocks like GMDC, Sona BLW Precision, Bharat Forge and JSW Steel are coming into investors’ focus as potential beneficiaries. This scheme is being considered an important step towards making India a Critical Mineral Powerhouse and the possibility of increasing capital inflow in related sectors has also become stronger.

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (October 31) called on member countries to increase trade and investment, but also warned that they should not be part of the US effort to reduce the world’s dependence on China.

Xi Jinping became the only global superpower leader at the summit, after US President Donald Trump left South Korea a day earlier. At the beginning of the conference, he was seen smilingly shaking hands with the leaders and ministers of Japan, Canada, Australia and host South Korea.

What did Xi Jinping say in his address?

In his address, Xi said that Asia should stick to the policy of joining hands with each other, and not to the idea of ​​breaking the supply chain. He indirectly made a strong comment on the efforts of Western countries to move factories out of China. “We should strengthen industrial supply chains, not break them,” Xi said.

In another speech to business leaders, read by his representative, Xi took indirect aim at the United States, saying APEC countries should oppose protectionism and unilateral policies and “save the world from returning to the law of the jungle.”

However, China’s recent policies have weakened Xi’s appeal somewhat. In October, Beijing proposed new export controls on rare earth minerals, which would have given it extraordinary control over other countries. These minerals play an important role in the manufacturing of modern technologies such as semiconductors, batteries and jet aircraft. China dominates almost 90% of the world’s supply.

After meeting with Trump, China agreed to temporarily halt these controls. This meeting turned into a kind of diplomatic ceasefire between the two leaders and Trump praised Xi’s stability.

Xi Jinping and Sanae Takaichi met

But on Friday, Xi faced Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is considered a vocal critic of China. Takaichi raised issues of rare earth export controls, disputes in the East China Sea, and Japanese citizens detained on espionage charges in his meeting with Xi. He said that Japan has serious concerns about China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and human rights violations in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Takaichi said, “There are definitely differences between us, but it is necessary to talk openly and directly on these issues.”

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Former US ambassador and Republican leader Nikki Haley has said that India should take concern seriously about President Donald Trump’s Russian oil and should find a solution with the White House as soon as possible. He said that the friendship of decades between the two largest democracy of the world and Goodwill gives a strong foundation to move beyond the current stress.

Haley wrote in the post on X- ‘India should take Trump’s talk seriously on the issue of Russian oil and find a solution with the White House. As soon as possible, it will be better. The friendship and goodwill of the world gives a strong foundation to move beyond the existing stress between the world’s two largest democracy. Tough conversation on issues like vaporic differences and Russian oil imports is necessary, but we should not forget that the most important are our shared goals. America must have a friend as India to face China.

Dispute on trade and dandruff oil
Nikki Haley said that the tension between America and India has increased considerably in recent times. Buying a large amount of Russian oil by India is providing financial help to Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine. Due to this, the Trump administration has warned India to impose 25 percent additional tariffs. This step is above the 25 percent charges that have already been imposed on Indian goods. He also said that India has traditionally been one of the most protectionist (protectionist) economies in the world. In 2023, India’s average tariff was five times more than the US average.

India must take Trump’s Point Over Russian Oil Seriously, and Work With The White House to Find a Solution. The Sooner The Better.

Decades of Friendship and Good will between the world’s two largest democracies provide a solid basis to move past the current turbulence.…

– Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) August 23, 2025

India will have to see separate from China
In one of his articles written in Newsweek recently, Nikki Haley insisted that India should not be considered as China. China has also bought oil from Russia, but has not had to face any restrictions till now. If the relations between America and India are bad, then it will ruin 25 years of progress and China will get a big benefit.

India’s importance in supply chain and defense
Haley said that India is very important for America in a short time, so that the supply chain can be removed from China. There are many products that are not possible to create a large scale in the US, such as – clothes, cheap mobile phones and solar panels. Only India can give their option.

India’s growing proximity to America, Israel and other associate countries is very important in the defense sector. India is a rapidly growing market for US defense equipment and its participation can also help stabilize the Middle East. India’s geographical location is also strategically important, as it is located in the center of China’s energy and trade routes. If there is a big struggle, then India can create difficulties for China.

Trump Tariff: After the BRICS 2025 conference held in Brazil, the geopolitical atmosphere has been heated. US President Donald Trump has warned the BRICS countries of adopting “anti -America policies” to impose an additional 10% tariff on 12 countries. China has reacted strongly to this. China has clearly stated that the BRICS group does not want conflict, but it is wrong to use tariffs as political pressure.

China’s US two
During the regular press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said, there is no victory in the tariff and trade war. Protectionism is not the way forward. China criticized the US using tariffs as a political weapon and said that this strategy would not be beneficial for anyone.

Trump’s warning
Trump has spoken of giving economic punishment to those countries which are standing with anti-American policies of BRICS. Aerial attacks on Iran’s military and nuclear bases by the US and Israel at the BRICS conference were called “illegal”. This move of BRICS is considered to be the hardest collective condemnation ever on Western military action. Trump said that countries supporting such proposals should be ready to suffer economic consequences.

Concern over Iran and Gaza, condemnation of terrorism
Apart from Iran’s issue, the Gaza war was also discussed in the conference. BRICS countries raised concerns over unilateral military actions and emphasized the need for peace. At the same time, the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, India was also strongly condemned. BRICs demanded strict action on cross -border terrorism and terror financeing networks.

Stress grows behind Trump’s threat
Trump said that he has prepared tariff notices for 12 countries which have been signed and ready. These letters will be issued at 12 noon (EST) on Monday afternoon. This threat has come at a time when the temporary ban on the new policy of tariff in the US ends on 9 July. Earlier on April 2, Trump had announced to increase the tariff on all business partner countries, causing diplomatic disputes around the world.