Trump Imposes 26% Tariff on India, Calls Its Trade Policies ‘Very Tough’

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a **26% tariff on India, calling its trade policies “very tough” while referring to PM Narendra Modi as a “great friend.” Several other nations, including China (34%), Vietnam (46%), and Sri Lanka (44%) also face high tariffs. The move is part of Trump’s strategy to counter what he views as unfair trade practices.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 26% tariff on India, along with several other nations, during a White House press briefing. While imposing the tariffs, Trump described India’s trade policies as “very, very tough”, though he acknowledged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great friend.”

India is among several countries facing **reciprocal tariffs, with Vietnam (46%), Cambodia (49%), and Sri Lanka (44%) receiving the highest rates. China was hit with a 34% tariff, which is 8% higher than India’s.

Key Tariffs Imposed on Major Countries:

– China: 34%
– European Union: 20%
– India: 26%
– Vietnam: 46%
– Japan: 24%
– Bangladesh: 37%
– Pakistan: 29%
– Sri Lanka: 44%

The move is part of Trump’s broader **trade policy** aimed at countering what he sees as unfair trade practices.

source :Times Now