Subhechcha Ganguly 
In his first address to Congress during his second term, President Donald Trump vigorously defended his administration’s tariff policy, emphasizing the high duties imposed by several countries, including India. Trump reiterated that the U.S. had long been subjected to steep tariffs from nations around the world. “If you don’t make your product in America under the Trump administration, you will pay a tariff, and in some cases, a rather large one,” he declared. The president argued that for decades, other countries had used tariffs against the U.S., and now it was time for America to reciprocate.
Trump specifically called out several countries for imposing what he called “tremendous” tariffs on American goods, with India being one of the primary offenders. He pointed out that nations like the European Union, China, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada all charge higher tariffs on U.S. products than the U.S. does in return. “It’s very unfair,” Trump said, stressing the need for the U.S. to level the playing field. In a direct challenge to India, Trump noted that the country imposes auto tariffs that exceed 100 percent, further highlighting the disparity in trade practices.
