Trump Says India Offered to Cut Tariffs to ‘Nothing,’ but ‘Too Late’
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered to reduce tariffs on American goods to “nothing.” He argued that the move comes “too late,” describing the long-standing U.S.–India trade relationship as a “totally one-sided disaster.” Trump alleged that India had imposed some of the highest tariffs globally, restricting American exports for years.
Response to Tariffs on Indian Goods
The statement follows Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods, introduced as a penalty for India’s continued imports of Russian oil. Trump positioned India’s offer to slash tariffs as a delayed reaction, insisting that Washington had already taken strong measures to protect its own interests.
Strategic Timing Amid Global Shifts
Trump’s comments coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation at the SCO Summit in China, where India engaged with both Russia and China. The remarks highlight the strain in U.S.–India relations, with tariff disputes and diverging geopolitical choices contributing to the tension.
