Trump Warns of Major Tariff Hike on India Within 24 Hours
Published by: Mohammed Usman A
Date: August 5, 2025
In a bold and unexpected statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to "very substantially" raise tariffs on Indian goods within the next 24 hours. The declaration, which has already sent ripples through international trade and political circles, marks a potentially significant shift in U.S.-India trade relations.
Trump made the announcement during a public rally, where he criticized India for what he called “unfair trade practices” and accused the country of imposing high tariffs on American products. Without providing specific details, he said the new tariffs would come into effect “very soon” and would be “much higher than before.”
> “India has taken advantage of the United States for years. That ends now. We will raise tariffs on Indian products very substantially in the next 24 hours,” Trump stated.
The Indian government has yet to issue an official response, but sources within the Ministry of Commerce have expressed concern over the potential impact on key sectors, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and information technology.
If implemented, the tariff hike could affect billions of dollars in trade and may trigger retaliatory actions from India, potentially leading to a renewed trade dispute between the two nations.
Economists warn that such sudden moves could disrupt global supply chains and damage economic recovery efforts post-COVID-19. Many are closely watching how the Biden administration and Indian authorities will respond to Trump’s provocative stance.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Image source: The Times of India
