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Can Trump's tariffs upend India-US ties? MEA responds amid ongoing trade row—Here's what it said

Can Trump's tariffs upend India-US ties? MEA responds amid ongoing trade row—Here's what it said

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Photograph: (Reuters)

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MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India and the US have strong defence ties, which have been strengthening over the last several years. This comes days after Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs, along with a penalty on India. 

Days after US President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on India, India's Ministry of External Affairs on Friday (August 1) reaffirmed the strength and resilience of India-US relations. The MEA stressed that the India-US relationship has "weathered many transitions" and remains anchored in shared interests and mutual respect.

Trump on Wednesday announced 25 per cent tariffs, along with a penalty on India, citing high trade barriers and India's arms and oil imports from Russia amid its war with Ukraine.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India and the US have strong defence ties, which have been strengthening over the last several years.

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“There is potential for our defence partnership to grow further. We remain focused on the substantive agenda that both countries have committed to," Jaiswal asserted.

Despite the disappointing tariff announcement, India's ministry expressed confidence that bilateral ties between the two nations would continue to progress.

"We are confident our relationship with the United States will continue to move forward,” Jaiswal said.

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Ties shouldn't be seen from prison of third nation

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal further stressed that the ties between India and the US should not be seen through the prism of a third nation.

“Ties with any country, and all the ties that we have with various countries, stand on their own merit and shouldn’t be seen through the prism of a third country,” he said.

Trump on Wednesday announced that impose 25 per cent tariffs on India, along with a penalty, citing several reasons. India has been disappointed by the US tariffs.

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that the government is now engaging with exporters to assess the impact of Mr Trump's tariffs. He added that his ministry is collecting feedback from exporters and industry groups, and will take "all necessary steps to secure and advance our national interest."

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