Rahul Gandhi on Donald Trump's tariffs: ‘Will completely devastate Indian economy’

On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, declared that the US President Donald Trump's retaliatory import charges and tariffs will "completely devastate" the Indian economy. In addition, he requested explanations from the government over the 4,000 square kilometers of Indian territory that China had seized.

"Our ally has suddenly decided to impose a 26 per cent tariff, which is going to completely devastate our economy – our auto industry, pharmaceutical industry, and agriculture are all in line," Rahul Gandhi stated. On Wednesday, Donald Trump declared additional reciprocal tariffs on a number of nations, including India, claiming that other countries have "looted, pillaged, raped, plundered" the United States.

Other documents, including those obtained by the ministry, reveal that the tariff rate is actually 27%, even though the US statement listed it as 26%.