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Last Updated:<\/span>August 06, 2025, 23:15 IST<\/time><\/p>\nThe additional tariff, to come into effect after 21 days, will increase the duties on some Indian goods to 50 per cent.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nAfter Trump issued an executive order slapping the additional tariff, India said that it will “take all actions” necessary to protect national interests.\n (PTI File Image)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nRahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday called US President Donald Trump\u2019s additional tariffs on Indian goods an attempt to bully India into an \u201cunfair” trade deal.<\/p>\nThe Congress MP also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not let his \u201cweakness” override the interests of the Indian people.<\/p>\n\n\nTrump\u2019s 50% tariff is economic blackmail \u2013 an attempt to bully India into an unfair trade deal.PM Modi better not let his weakness override the interests of the Indian people.<\/p>\n\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia Hits Back At Trump\u2019s 25% Additional Tariffs: \u2018Unfair, Unjustified And Unreasonable\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAfter Trump issued an executive order slapping the additional tariff, India said that it will \u201ctake all actions” necessary to protect national interests.<\/p>\nDefending India\u2019s energy ties with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of the country.<\/p>\nThe additional tariff, to come into effect after 21 days, will increase the duties on some Indian goods to 50 per cent. The tariffs are likely to hit sectors such as textiles, marine and leather hard.<\/p>\nHow Other Congress Leaders Reacted<\/strong><\/h2>\nCongress MP Shashi Tharoor said Trump\u2019s new tariff will make Indian goods unaffordable to Americans and suggested that India needs to explore other markets.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m afraid that if you look at people like Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, even Bangladesh and Pakistan have lower tariffs than us, then ultimately people will not be buying goods from us in America if they can buy them cheaper elsewhere. So that\u2019s not very good for our exports to America. This means we need to very seriously diversify to other countries and other markets that may be interested in what we have to offer. We now have an FTA with the UK. We are talking to the EU. There are many countries in which hopefully we would be able to, but in the short term, it is definitely a blow,” he said.<\/p>\nCongress leader Pawan Khera dubbed Trump\u2019s additional tariff as \u201cpure and simple blackmail.” He also targeted Prime Minister Modi over the country\u2019s foreign policy.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is surprising that we have reached this spot, where we can be bullied around by a superpower\u2026Over the last 11 years, the track record of our foreign policy, diplomacy, the Prime Minister\u2019s own initiatives abroad, diaspora events, everything was targeted at projecting the Prime Minister and his image, not the country\u2019s interests. Here we are paying a price for 11 years of self-projection at the expense of the country\u2026We hope that no negotiation which undermines our interests takes place,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Economic Blackmail’: Rahul Gandhi Dubs Trump’s Additional Tariffs An ‘Attempt To Bully India’<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
After Trump issued an executive order slapping the additional tariff, India said that it will “take all actions” necessary to protect national interests.\n (PTI File Image)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday called US President Donald Trump\u2019s additional tariffs on Indian goods an attempt to bully India into an \u201cunfair” trade deal.<\/p>\n
The Congress MP also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not let his \u201cweakness” override the interests of the Indian people.<\/p>\n
\nTrump\u2019s 50% tariff is economic blackmail \u2013 an attempt to bully India into an unfair trade deal.PM Modi better not let his weakness override the interests of the Indian people.<\/p>\n\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia Hits Back At Trump\u2019s 25% Additional Tariffs: \u2018Unfair, Unjustified And Unreasonable\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAfter Trump issued an executive order slapping the additional tariff, India said that it will \u201ctake all actions” necessary to protect national interests.<\/p>\nDefending India\u2019s energy ties with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of the country.<\/p>\nThe additional tariff, to come into effect after 21 days, will increase the duties on some Indian goods to 50 per cent. The tariffs are likely to hit sectors such as textiles, marine and leather hard.<\/p>\nHow Other Congress Leaders Reacted<\/strong><\/h2>\nCongress MP Shashi Tharoor said Trump\u2019s new tariff will make Indian goods unaffordable to Americans and suggested that India needs to explore other markets.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m afraid that if you look at people like Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, even Bangladesh and Pakistan have lower tariffs than us, then ultimately people will not be buying goods from us in America if they can buy them cheaper elsewhere. So that\u2019s not very good for our exports to America. This means we need to very seriously diversify to other countries and other markets that may be interested in what we have to offer. We now have an FTA with the UK. We are talking to the EU. There are many countries in which hopefully we would be able to, but in the short term, it is definitely a blow,” he said.<\/p>\nCongress leader Pawan Khera dubbed Trump\u2019s additional tariff as \u201cpure and simple blackmail.” He also targeted Prime Minister Modi over the country\u2019s foreign policy.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is surprising that we have reached this spot, where we can be bullied around by a superpower\u2026Over the last 11 years, the track record of our foreign policy, diplomacy, the Prime Minister\u2019s own initiatives abroad, diaspora events, everything was targeted at projecting the Prime Minister and his image, not the country\u2019s interests. Here we are paying a price for 11 years of self-projection at the expense of the country\u2026We hope that no negotiation which undermines our interests takes place,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Economic Blackmail’: Rahul Gandhi Dubs Trump’s Additional Tariffs An ‘Attempt To Bully India’<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Trump\u2019s 50% tariff is economic blackmail \u2013 an attempt to bully India into an unfair trade deal.PM Modi better not let his weakness override the interests of the Indian people.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia Hits Back At Trump\u2019s 25% Additional Tariffs: \u2018Unfair, Unjustified And Unreasonable\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAfter Trump issued an executive order slapping the additional tariff, India said that it will \u201ctake all actions” necessary to protect national interests.<\/p>\nDefending India\u2019s energy ties with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of the country.<\/p>\nThe additional tariff, to come into effect after 21 days, will increase the duties on some Indian goods to 50 per cent. The tariffs are likely to hit sectors such as textiles, marine and leather hard.<\/p>\nHow Other Congress Leaders Reacted<\/strong><\/h2>\nCongress MP Shashi Tharoor said Trump\u2019s new tariff will make Indian goods unaffordable to Americans and suggested that India needs to explore other markets.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m afraid that if you look at people like Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, even Bangladesh and Pakistan have lower tariffs than us, then ultimately people will not be buying goods from us in America if they can buy them cheaper elsewhere. So that\u2019s not very good for our exports to America. This means we need to very seriously diversify to other countries and other markets that may be interested in what we have to offer. We now have an FTA with the UK. We are talking to the EU. There are many countries in which hopefully we would be able to, but in the short term, it is definitely a blow,” he said.<\/p>\nCongress leader Pawan Khera dubbed Trump\u2019s additional tariff as \u201cpure and simple blackmail.” He also targeted Prime Minister Modi over the country\u2019s foreign policy.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is surprising that we have reached this spot, where we can be bullied around by a superpower\u2026Over the last 11 years, the track record of our foreign policy, diplomacy, the Prime Minister\u2019s own initiatives abroad, diaspora events, everything was targeted at projecting the Prime Minister and his image, not the country\u2019s interests. Here we are paying a price for 11 years of self-projection at the expense of the country\u2026We hope that no negotiation which undermines our interests takes place,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Economic Blackmail’: Rahul Gandhi Dubs Trump’s Additional Tariffs An ‘Attempt To Bully India’<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
India Hits Back At Trump\u2019s 25% Additional Tariffs: \u2018Unfair, Unjustified And Unreasonable\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAfter Trump issued an executive order slapping the additional tariff, India said that it will \u201ctake all actions” necessary to protect national interests.<\/p>\nDefending India\u2019s energy ties with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of the country.<\/p>\nThe additional tariff, to come into effect after 21 days, will increase the duties on some Indian goods to 50 per cent. The tariffs are likely to hit sectors such as textiles, marine and leather hard.<\/p>\nHow Other Congress Leaders Reacted<\/strong><\/h2>\nCongress MP Shashi Tharoor said Trump\u2019s new tariff will make Indian goods unaffordable to Americans and suggested that India needs to explore other markets.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m afraid that if you look at people like Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, even Bangladesh and Pakistan have lower tariffs than us, then ultimately people will not be buying goods from us in America if they can buy them cheaper elsewhere. So that\u2019s not very good for our exports to America. This means we need to very seriously diversify to other countries and other markets that may be interested in what we have to offer. We now have an FTA with the UK. We are talking to the EU. There are many countries in which hopefully we would be able to, but in the short term, it is definitely a blow,” he said.<\/p>\nCongress leader Pawan Khera dubbed Trump\u2019s additional tariff as \u201cpure and simple blackmail.” He also targeted Prime Minister Modi over the country\u2019s foreign policy.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is surprising that we have reached this spot, where we can be bullied around by a superpower\u2026Over the last 11 years, the track record of our foreign policy, diplomacy, the Prime Minister\u2019s own initiatives abroad, diaspora events, everything was targeted at projecting the Prime Minister and his image, not the country\u2019s interests. Here we are paying a price for 11 years of self-projection at the expense of the country\u2026We hope that no negotiation which undermines our interests takes place,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Economic Blackmail’: Rahul Gandhi Dubs Trump’s Additional Tariffs An ‘Attempt To Bully India’<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
After Trump issued an executive order slapping the additional tariff, India said that it will \u201ctake all actions” necessary to protect national interests.<\/p>\n
Defending India\u2019s energy ties with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of the country.<\/p>\n
The additional tariff, to come into effect after 21 days, will increase the duties on some Indian goods to 50 per cent. The tariffs are likely to hit sectors such as textiles, marine and leather hard.<\/p>\n
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Trump\u2019s new tariff will make Indian goods unaffordable to Americans and suggested that India needs to explore other markets.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m afraid that if you look at people like Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, even Bangladesh and Pakistan have lower tariffs than us, then ultimately people will not be buying goods from us in America if they can buy them cheaper elsewhere. So that\u2019s not very good for our exports to America. This means we need to very seriously diversify to other countries and other markets that may be interested in what we have to offer. We now have an FTA with the UK. We are talking to the EU. There are many countries in which hopefully we would be able to, but in the short term, it is definitely a blow,” he said.<\/p>\n
Congress leader Pawan Khera dubbed Trump\u2019s additional tariff as \u201cpure and simple blackmail.” He also targeted Prime Minister Modi over the country\u2019s foreign policy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is surprising that we have reached this spot, where we can be bullied around by a superpower\u2026Over the last 11 years, the track record of our foreign policy, diplomacy, the Prime Minister\u2019s own initiatives abroad, diaspora events, everything was targeted at projecting the Prime Minister and his image, not the country\u2019s interests. Here we are paying a price for 11 years of self-projection at the expense of the country\u2026We hope that no negotiation which undermines our interests takes place,” he said.<\/p>\n
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Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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