‘Tariffs are Making America Strong and Wealthy Again’: Trump Defends 25% Duty on Indian Goods, Penalty for Russian Trade

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:35pm on 31 Jul 2025,Thursday India Global

US President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Indian goods. A penalty on Indian purchases from Russia was also added. Trump said these steps will make America "great and rich again." He called India’s trade barriers "high" and "unfair." The new rules will start from August 1. In response, India’s government said it is looking into the impact. The Commerce Ministry said India and the US were already talking about a fair and balanced trade deal. The government said it will protect farmers, small businesses, and national interest while continuing talks for better trade ties with the US. (PC: AP)

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