Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:37pm on 07 Aug 2025,Thursday Politics
India's Opposition launched a scathing attack on PM Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Indian goods, citing continued oil imports from Russia. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called it “economic blackmail,” while Shashi Tharoor urged retaliatory tariffs. TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee called the move a “diplomatic failure” and mocked Modi’s “56-inch chest” rhetoric. Leaders from Shiv Sena, AIMIM, and others echoed concerns, warning of job losses and economic damage. The Ministry of External Affairs called the move “unfair and unjustified” and vowed to defend India’s interests. The tariffs take effect in 20 days. (PC: HT)
