Tharoor’s first reaction to Trump' 50% tariffs on India: ‘Even Pak, Bangladesh…’

Updated on Aug 07, 2025 02:42 am IST

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods in response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil, bringing the total tariff rate to 50% on most Indian exports to the U.S. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called the move a “serious blow,” warning that such high tariff rates will render Indian goods unaffordable in the American market, especially compared to competing countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, which face lower U.S. import duties. Watch for details

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