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Khanna Slams Trump's Tariffs, Warns US-India Ties at Risk

9/3/2025

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Story summary

Congressman Ro Khanna criticized Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian goods, stating they harm both countries and threaten the US-India alliance.
Khanna connected the tariffs to Modi's refusal to nominate Trump for a Nobel Prize.
Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concerns about the declining US-India relationship.
Trump defended the tariffs, calling US-India trade "one-sided" and criticizing India's Russian oil purchases.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, the United States imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, altering global trade dynamics. Congressman Ro Khanna warned that Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian goods could threaten the US-India alliance, which was strengthened by the 2008 US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement. These tariffs may lead to economic isolation and a reevaluation of strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Story summary

Congressman Ro Khanna criticized Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian goods, stating they harm both countries and threaten the US-India alliance.
Khanna connected the tariffs to Modi's refusal to nominate Trump for a Nobel Prize.
Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concerns about the declining US-India relationship.
Trump defended the tariffs, calling US-India trade "one-sided" and criticizing India's Russian oil purchases.

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