According to reports, on the 25th local time, just two days before the Trump administration’s 50% tariff on India was set to take effect, Indian Prime Minister Modi made a strong statement, expressing support for India’s small entrepreneurs and farmers. He stated that no matter the pressure, his government would continue to strengthen its capabilities to resist it.
It was reported that Modi stated at a gathering that the interests of every individual, including India’s small entrepreneurs, farmers, and those in the livestock industry, are of utmost importance to him. “My government will never allow small entrepreneurs, farmers, and livestock industry practitioners to suffer any harm. No matter the pressure, we will continue to strengthen our power to resist it,” Modi said.
On August 6, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on products imported from India, citing India’s “direct or indirect import of Russian oil.” The announcement stated that, with some exceptions, the new tariff measures would take effect 21 days after the executive order was issued.
According to an executive order signed by Trump on July 31, the U.S. would begin imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting August 7. Combined with the additional tariff announced on the 6th, Indian exports to the U.S. would face an overall tariff rate of 50%. In response, India stated that the U.S. imposition of tariffs on India was “unfair, unjust, and unreasonable,” and that India would “take all necessary actions” to protect its national interests. On August 25 local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a预告 notice, planning to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods starting at 00:00 on August 27.
It was reported that since the Trump administration raised the tariff rate on Indian goods to 50%, relations between New Delhi and Washington have begun to deteriorate. India’s Foreign Minister had previously responded strongly to the U.S. imposition of tariffs on Indian goods on the 23rd, stating, “If you have a problem buying Indian oil or refined products, then don’t buy them. No one is forcing you to buy, but Europe buys, and the U.S. also buys. If you don’t like it, don’t buy from India.” He also said it was ironic that the U.S. government, which supports business, would criticize others for doing business.
Trump administration
The Trump administration refers to the U.S. executive branch under President Donald J. Trump from 2017 to 2021. It was a historically unconventional presidency marked by a populist “America First” agenda, significant tax reforms, and major diplomatic shifts in trade and foreign policy. Its tenure was also defined by high political polarization and culminated in the events surrounding the 2020 election and the January 6th Capitol attack.
India
India is a culturally rich and historically deep nation in South Asia, known as the birthplace of major religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Its long history includes the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, the era of great empires like the Maurya and Gupta, and centuries of Mughal and later British rule before gaining independence in 1947. Today, it is the world’s largest democracy, celebrated for its vast diversity of languages, cuisines, festivals, and architectural wonders like the Taj Mahal.
Indian Prime Minister Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a political leader, not a place or cultural site. He has served as the 14th Prime Minister of India since 2014, following a long tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. His leadership is associated with a focus on economic development, Hindu nationalism, and significant social and political reforms in India.
U.S. President Trump
“U.S. President Trump” refers to the political office and tenure of Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, who served from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was a historically unconventional and polarizing period marked by significant policy shifts in areas like immigration and trade, as well as his two impeachments by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Russian oil
“Russian oil” refers to the vast petroleum industry that has been central to Russia’s economy since major discoveries in Western Siberia during the 1960s. Its history is deeply tied to the Soviet state’s industrialization and, following its collapse, the rise of powerful private oligarchs before being largely renationalized. Today, it is a cornerstone of the national economy and a major factor in global energy markets and geopolitics.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal cabinet department established in 2002 in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks. Its primary mission is to protect the United States from a wide range of threats, including terrorism, cybersecurity attacks, and natural disasters, by coordinating efforts across 22 different federal agencies.
New Delhi
New Delhi is the modern capital of India, officially inaugurated in 1931 to replace Calcutta as the seat of the British colonial government. It was designed by architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, featuring wide, tree-lined boulevards and grand government buildings. The city is built just south of the historic Old Delhi, creating a stark contrast between its imperial architecture and the ancient Mughal-era monuments nearby.
Washington
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, was founded in 1790 and named after the nation’s first president. It is a planned city, designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, and is renowned for its iconic neoclassical monuments and federal buildings, including the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
