In India, concern and anger after Donald Trump's customs announcements
By Côme Bastin , correspondent in Bangalore
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on February 13, 2025. Ben Curtis/AP
US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 25% on Wednesday, July 30, despite the United States being India's largest trading partner. This was a disappointment for New Delhi, which has also been criticized and threatened over its relationship with Russia.
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I subscribe"Many countries are nervous about the United States. Let's be honest: we're not one of them," declared Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar after Donald Trump's election. He relied on the "economic clout of Indian companies" and the supposed friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump to confidently approach the billionaire's new term. Suffice it to say that the White House's announcement on Wednesday, July 30, of 25% tariffs on all Indian exports, effective August 1, came as a shock.
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