'Making Big Mistake With India': Ex-US Commerce Chief Slams Trump's Trade Policies

Last Updated:October 27, 2025, 19:25 IST

Gina Raimondo said the Trump admin has “pissed off all of our allies” and described America’s “America alone” policy as “disastrous”

Former US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. (AFP file photo)

Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has criticised the Trump administration for its approach to India and international relations, saying the current government’s policies are harming America’s position on the world stage.

Speaking at an online event organised by the Harvard Kennedy School last week, Raimondo listed what she described as the administration’s most serious mistakes. She said the government has “pissed off all of our allies" and described America’s “America alone" policy as “disastrous."

“My list of top 20 things that I would be critical of this administration for is pissing off all of our allies. America first is one thing. America alone is a disastrous policy," Raimondo remarked.

Raimondo stressed that a strong America requires solid partnerships with Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia. “I wish that we would have much stronger commercial relationships with Europe," she said, citing ASML, a Dutch semiconductor company, as an example.

The former US Commerce Secretary also warned that more could be done to strengthen ties with Japan, Korea, and other parts of Asia.

Raimondo further highlighted India as another area where the administration is making a mistake. “India, I think we’re making a big mistake with India. So like at the end of the day," she said.

Relations between Washington and New Delhi have worsened after Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, including additional duties on India’s purchase of Russian crude oil. India has described these measures as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," while continuing to purchase Russian oil despite US pressure.

Trump, who spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by telephone last week, had claimed that the Indian leader agreed to cut Russian oil imports—a claim the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) firmly rejected.

(With inputs from agencies)

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