Trump discusses tariffs on India, Senator Maria Cantwell criticizes policies and urges more trade

Trump discusses tariffs on India, Senator Maria Cantwell criticizes policies and urges more trade

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump discussed trade with India at a press conference Tuesday, as the Prime Minister of India meets with nations that are historically U.S. adversaries, such as China.

Here’s How Trump Cites Harley Davidson Argument Again For Tariffs On India

Washington: When US President Donald Trump speaks of international trade, one example almost always makes a comeback: Harley Davidson motorcycles and India’s tariffs. On Tuesday, Trump once again recycled the claim that India imposed a “200% tariff” on the iconic American bikes, casting it as evidence of Washington’s long-standing disadvantage in trade relations. But as with much of Trump’s rhetoric, the numbers tell a more complex story. Addres…

Trump’s Trade Claims on India: What the Numbers Actually Say

Donald Trump is at it again, and this time, his target is a familiar one: India. The former U.S. President recently renewed his accusations of “one-sided” trade, claiming India exploits America with high tariffs and an unfair business environment. He’s been using a 50% tariff on Indian imports as his go-to solution, arguing that it’s the only way to level the playing field. But as with many political sound bites, a quick look at the facts tells …

Trump Defends 50% Tariff On Indian Imports, Calls Trade Ties 'One-Sided' Despite Strong Relations

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his defence of the recently imposed 50 percent tariff on Indian imports, asserting that trad...

'India Was Charging 100%': Trump Defends 50% Tariffs; Cites Harley Davidson

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday continued his tirade against India, accusing the country of unfairly benefitting from the bilateral trade ties so far.Trump, while responding to a media query on the tariffs imposed against India, said, "We're getting along with India very well... But for many years it was a one-sided relationship. India was charging us tremendous tariffs, which was about the highest in the world.""We weren't doing…