India-Rus Tariff Row: US President Donald Trump has once again targeted India for trade. During a conversation at the Scott Jenning Radio Show, Trump said that India had offered to end all the tariffs, but it was possible only after applying his tariff. He claimed that if he had not taken this step, India would never have given such a proposal.

Trump described India as the world’s most tariff country. He said, ‘China kills us with tariffs, India kills us with tariffs, Brazil kills us with tariffs. I have considered tariff better than any human being. Trump says that Tariff has given a big negotiating power to America.

USA raised questions on oil purchases from Russia

The tension between India and the US increased further when the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on India and later doubled it to 50%. One of the major reasons for this was to continue the purchase of oil from Russia by India. Trump wanted India to stop taking oil from Russia, but India flatly refused. India said that its decisions are based on market status and public interests.

‘No compromise with farmers’ interest’

India has made it clear that talks on business are going on. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that efforts are being made to resolve differences with the US and bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is possible by November. At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that India will not compromise on domestic priorities. He said, ‘The interest of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers is the biggest priority for us. India will never compromise with them. “

Trump gave an example of Harley-Davidson

Trump once again raised the issue of Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He said that India had imposed 200% duty on this brand, due to which the company had to set up a plant at the local level. Trump argues that such tariffs prevent American companies from investing in India.

Trump is under criticism in America

Trump’s tariff policy is also being criticized in America. Economists and MPs say that such steps cause more damage to American consumers and manufacturers. Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sulivan even said that Trump has weakened America’s long -term strategic relations with India by preferring Pakistan.

Trump tarifs impact on india: US President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariff on India on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 amidst the ongoing conversation about the trade deal. These new rates will be applicable to the goods to be exported from India to America from August 1 on Friday, 1 August.

In such a situation, the way Trump is imposing tariffs one after the other on different countries, it is being considered a major setback for businessmen and investors around the world. After Trump’s move, the commercial sourness between the two countries has increased further.

What will be the effect on India?

Now the question is arising that what will be the impact of this huge tariff imposed by Trump on the increasing GDP of India and the business of exporters here. Brokerage firms Nomura, Barclays and Goldman Sachs have released their reports about the possible effects.

Nomura says that the speed of the economy growing at the high speed of India may decrease by 0.2 percent. Goldman Sachs has estimated a decline of 0.3 percent. Barclays has also agreed with the forecast of Goldman Sachs.

Impact on Indo-US relations

According to Goldman Sachs, India’s defense and energy agreement with Russia is being considered as the main reason behind this 25 percent tariff imposed by Trump.
At the same time, Nomura says that there are two major reasons behind this decision: America’s growing trade deficit with India and the growing inclination towards Moscow for India’s energy and defense needs.

Competitive loss fears

Significantly, even before this, America has put heavy tariffs on many goods imported from India. After this new tariff, India will be in loss compared to its competitive countries, such as Vietnam,. This will directly affect Indian businessmen, who will now become less competitive in the US market and may have to suffer more.

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