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Last Updated:July 30, 2025, 18:56 IST
Opposition parties, however, blasted the Narendra Modi-led Centre saying the tariff announcement is a "foreign policy fail"
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on India from August 1. (Image: Reuters/File)
The BJP on Wednesday said it is “unfortunate" that the Trump administration has imposed a 25 percent tariff on India from August 1.
Praveen Khandelwal, BJP MP and general secretary of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), said the central government will take “appropriate action" in the matter.
“This is unfortunate and I am sure that the Government of India will take appropriate steps in this regard. Trade and industry will depend on what the Government of India decides," Khandelwal told reporters.
The opposition, however, pounced on the opportunity to blast the Centre saying the tariff announcement is a “foreign policy fail".
The Congress, which was among the first to react, taunted the Narendra Modi-led Centre by saying India is “paying the price" of the Prime Minister’s “friendship" with US President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump has just imposed a 25% tariff on India. He has also imposed a penalty. ⦁ Modi campaigns for Trump.⦁ Gives out slogans like 'Abki Baar Trump Sarkar'. ⦁ Hugs him like a long-lost brother.In return, Trump goes on to impose such harsh tariff on India. It is… pic.twitter.com/EOq0i03mf7— Congress (@INCIndia) July 30, 2025
“Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on India, along with a penalty. The country is paying the price for Narendra Modi’s ‘friendship.’," (sic) the Congress said in a post on X. “Modi campaigned for Trump, hugged him enthusiastically, got photos taken and made them trend on social media. In the end, Trump slapped tariffs on India. India’s foreign policy has completely failed."
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