Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:18am on 27 Aug 2025,Wednesday International
Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods came into force on 27 August, hitting exports of textiles, gems, and shrimp. The US move follows India’s purchases of Russian oil and weapons. Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded by urging citizens to support “Made in India” products and promised big tax cuts to soften the blow. He said, “We should become self-reliant, not out of desperation, but out of pride.” Analysts believe Modi’s reforms, including changes to GST, could boost consumption. Still, the tariffs threaten jobs and exports in India’s fifth-largest economy, straining ties with Washington. (PC: BBC)
