Just after the United States imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian products, the Opposition slammed President Donald Trump’s decision and said he had insulted India.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have reacted to the US decision to charge 25 per cent tariff.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh said Donald Trump had been mocking India for far too long, suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi “should oppose” and formulate a strategy for India to respond to the 25 per cent tariffs.
“Donald Trump is mocking and insulting India every day. He invites (Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff) Asim Munir and (ISI Director-General) Asim Malik for lunch. Trump even said that he loves Pakistan. I think the Prime Minister should strongly oppose this move and formulate a strong strategy for India,” he said.
Congress MP Mallu Ravi said, “In our country, we are afraid of taking the name of the US President and agreeing to whatever they (US) say. That’s why he (Trump) has imposed a 25 per cent tax on our imports and exports, and has even threatened to impose a penalty. This is not acceptable to India.”
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“The government considers Trump a friend, but he has actually slapped us; Indian businessmen will suffer due to this. We will raise all issues in Parliament,” he said.
Meanwhile, BJP MP Ashok Chavan said the commerce minister was regularly in touch with the US to form a trade deal.
“I don’t think President Trump’s decision comes after a consensus or a mutual discussion. Our minister of commerce was in regular touch with the US administration… Any scope of appeal or discussion must be duly addressed so that India doesn’t face any losses,” he said.