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.

Also read: Bullet train to semi-conductor, PM Modi from Japan will bring big gifts for India, quad in agenda

Tension between India and America seems to be increasing. President Donald Trump has announced to impose 50 percent tariff. Meanwhile, the closeness between America and Pakistan seems to be increasing. Pak Army Chief Asim Munir is ready to visit America for the second time. According to the report of Pak News website Don, Munir can visit Washington in the last week of August this year.

Asim Munir visited America even after Operation Sindoor. Now they are preparing again. This may be a sign of deep bilateral relations between the US and Pakistan. According to the report, Munir will participate in the farewell ceremony of the US Army General and United States Central Command Commander Michael Kurila. Munir is going to Washington for this reason. During his tenure, Kurila described Pakistan as a partner who took action against terror.

Why did American general praise Pakistan

America’s Dhakad Army General Kurila has led his army in the Middle East. They are retiring this month. ,The Hindu, According to a report by Kurila, a few months ago, praised Pakistan for catching five ISIS terrorists. He had said that Pakistan has done excellent work by catching terrorists based on the input given by America.

What did the White House respond to Munir-Trump’s meeting

Munir visited America in June this year. He also had lunch with Trump, which was discussed a lot. Trump and Munir held a meeting for about two hours. The White House had said that Trump had invited Munir. He said that Trump has recommended to stop the nuclear war between India and Pakistan. It is also important that Trump has taken a credit of ceasefire between the two countries many times after Operation Sindoor.

Donald Trump Tariff on India: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2) announced a policy of imposing heavy tariffs on several countries like India, China, Japan and European Union, announcing ‘Liberation Day’ at the Rose Garden of the White House. Under this new policy, 26 percent tariffs will be imposed on products imported from India.

Announcing ‘Mukti Divas’ at the Rose Garden of the White House, Trump said that my fellow Americans, this is the liberation day, which had been waiting for a long time. 2 April 2025 will be considered as the day when the US industry was reborn, the fate of America has changed and we have started making America prosperous again.

Us President Donald Trump Imposes 26% “Reciprocal Tarifs” on India, Followed by 34% On China, 20% On Eu, and 24% on Jap pic.twitter.com/0uhlScksov

– ANI (@ani) April 2, 2025

Why was a tariff imposed on India?
Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his best friend. However, he said that despite this, India is not treating America properly. He alleged that India imposes 52 per cent fees on US products, so the US will also impose 26 per cent tariffs in return.

Which countries were affected?
Under Trump’s new ‘reciprocal tariffs’ policy, many countries have been imposed:

Country tariff (%)
India 26%
China 34%
European Union 20%
Japan 24%
Taiwan 22%
Israel 17%

What will be the effect of the new tariff policy?
Trade between India and the US has already been under stress over many issues. This tariff can make trade in America for Indian companies. By levying more charges on Indian products, American consumers may have to buy expensive goods. Many American companies, which import raw materials or finished products from India, can also increase the cost.

Possibility of international trade war
India and other affected countries can take retaliation and increase tariffs on American products. This can create a global trade war situation. However, Trump claims that this tariff will revive the US economy. He says that these tariff policies are really good. We had planned to impose even more fees, but we kept it low. However, many economists believe that this policy can damage the US economy as it can weaken global trade relations.