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Trump says U.S. does little business with India while importing heavily from the country.
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Claims India offered to drop tariffs on U.S. goods too late.
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India reaffirms strong, independent trade policy despite external pressure.
India has once again found itself in the spotlight of U.S. President, Donald Trump’s criticism.
This is following comments suggesting that the country’s economic relationship with the United States is imbalanced according to reports retrieved by Eko Hot Blog.
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Trump, who has maintained a tough trade stance globally, claimed that the U.S. gets little in return from India while importing heavily from the South Asian powerhouse.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump accused India of taking advantage of the U.S. in trade, saying New Delhi has now offered to eliminate tariffs on American goods an offer he claims came too late.
“They’ve offered zero tariffs now, but this should have happened long ago,” he said, lamenting that the U.S. sells very little to India while being one of its biggest markets.
The U.S president also criticized India’s close energy and defense ties with Russia, alleging that New Delhi buys most of its oil and military equipment from Moscow rather than Washington.
But Indian officials have continued to assert the country’s right to make independent economic choices.
Responding to similar trade pressures in the past, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized, “India does not bend under pressure and will never appear weak in our global trade dealings.”
This latest exchange comes as Trump continues to push his America-first trade policy, which has strained U.S. relations with several traditional allies.
Experts believe such confrontational rhetoric could further isolate Washington and drive countries like India to deepen ties with other strategic partners, especially in Asia and the Global South.
India has not issued an official response to Trump’s latest statements, but observers say New Delhi remains focused on strengthening its self-reliance and diversifying international trade.
