US President Donald Trump once again targeted India, saying that trade with India is “one-sided disaster”. Trump wrote on Truth Social that India has offered to reduce tariffs, but “it’s getting late.”
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social “What few people understand is that we do very little business with India, but they do a tremendous amount of business with us. In other words, they sell us massive amounts of goods, their biggest “client,” but we sell them very little – Until now a totally one sided relationship, and it has been for many decades. The reason is that India has charged us, until now, such high Tariffs, the most of any country, that our businesses are unable to sell into India. It has been a totally one sided disaster! Also, India buys most of its oil and military products from Russia, very little from the U.S. They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it’s getting late. They should have done so years ago. Just some simple facts for people to ponder!!!”
Meanwhile, US Embassy in India on Monday has emphasised the enduring bond between Washington and New Delhi, describing it as a defining relationship of the 21st century, reflecting the broader framework of cooperation beyond economic ties.
“The partnership between the United States and India continues to reach new heights — a defining relationship of the 21st century. This month, we’re spotlighting the people, progress, and possibilities driving us forward. From innovation and entrepreneurship to defense and bilateral ties, it’s the enduring friendship between our two peoples that fuels this journey. Follow the hashtag and be a part of #USIndiaFWDforOurPeople,” US Embassy said in a post on X.
It shared a quote by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who called the friendship between the peoples of India and the US to be the bedrock of cooperation.
“The enduring friendship between our two peoples is the bedrock of our cooperation and propels us forward as we realise the tremendous potential of our economic relationship”
The remarks came amid the hiccups between India and the US on the issue of Trumpian tariffs.
