India Finally Stands Up to Trump’s Bullying, Exposes Chinks in US President’s Armour

India responded strongly to U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of India's tariffs and trade policies, calling his remarks 'unjustified and unreasonable.' Trump had dubbed India the 'King of Tariffs' and announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods for buying oil and weapons from Russia. Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the economy. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs defended purchases of Russian oil as a necessity, pointing out that the EU and US also trade with Russia. Data cited showed India's average tariff at 16%, and a US trade deficit with India of $45.8 billion. India accused the US of importing Russian uranium and palladium.

India responded strongly to U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of India's tariffs and trade policies, calling his remarks 'unjustified and unreasonable.' Trump had dubbed India the 'King of Tariffs' and announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods for buying oil and weapons from Russia. Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the economy. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs defended purchases of Russian oil as a necessity, pointing out that the EU and US also trade with Russia. Data cited showed India's average tariff at 16%, and a US trade deficit with India of $45.8 billion. India accused the US of importing Russian uranium and palladium.

India responded strongly to U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of India's tariffs and trade policies, calling his remarks 'unjustified and unreasonable.' Trump had dubbed India the 'King of Tariffs' and announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods for buying oil and weapons from Russia. Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the economy. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs defended purchases of Russian oil as a necessity, pointing out that the EU and US also trade with Russia. Data cited showed India's average tariff at 16%, and a US trade deficit with India of $45.8 billion. India accused the US of importing Russian uranium and palladium.

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