Washington [US], September 1 : With the Indian goods facing a steep 50 per cent
tariffs in US imposed by his administration, President Donald Trump has claimed that
business relationship between the two countries for many decades has been “totally one
sided”, “one-sided disaster” and also that “they have now offered to cut their tariffs to
nothing, but it’s getting late”.
In a post on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, on his social media handle Truth Social, Trump said India has charged US “such high tariffs, the most of any country, that our businesses are unable to sell into India”.
“What few people understand is that we do very little business with India, but they do a
tremendous amount of business with us. In other words, they sell us massive amounts of
goods, their biggest “client,” but we sell them very little – Until now a totally one sided
relationship, and it has been for many decades. The reason is that India has charged us,
until now, such high Tariffs, the most of any country, that our businesses are unable to
sell into India,” he said.
“It has been a totally one sided disaster! Also, India buys most of its oil and military
products from Russia, very little from the U.S. They have now offered to cut
their Tariffs to nothing, but it’s getting late. They should have done so years ago. Just
some simple facts for people to ponder!!!” he added.
Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on India in July amid negotiations for a BTA between
the two countries. He later announced 25 per cent secondary tariffs for India’s import of
Russian oil with 50 per cent tariffs coming into effect from August 27.
Meanwhile, US Embassy in India on Monday has emphasized the enduring bond between
Washington and New Delhi, describing it as a defining relationship of the 21st century,
reflecting the broader framework of cooperation beyond economic ties.
“The partnership between the United States and India continues to reach new heights — a
defining relationship of the 21st century. This month, we’re spotlighting the people,
progress, and possibilities driving us forward. From innovation and entrepreneurship to
defense and bilateral ties, it’s the enduring friendship between our two peoples that fuels
this journey. Follow the hashtag and be a part of #USIndiaFWDforOurPeople,” US
Embassy said in a post on X.
It shared a quote by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who called the friendship
between the peoples of India and the US to be the bedrock of cooperation.
“The enduring friendship between our two peoples is the bedrock of our cooperation and
propels us forward as we realise the tremendous potential of our economic relationship”