Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India Take Effect | Modi Pushes Self-Reliance with GST Reforms
Introduction In a dramatic escalation of global trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on Indian imports, a move that threatens to disrupt billions of dollars in trade between the two nations. The tariffs, effective August 27, 2025, have been justified by Washington as a response to India’s continued purchases of