"I Don’t Like That": PM Modi on Donald Trump’s Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:06pm on 19 Feb 2025,Wednesday India Global

US President Donald Trump recalled his tariff discussion with PM Narendra Modi. In an interview, Trump said India imposes high tariffs, including 100% on auto imports, calling it "very unfair." He told Modi, "Whatever you charge, I’m charging." According to Trump, Modi responded, "No, no, I don’t like that." Billionaire Elon Musk, who was present, confirmed India’s high tariffs. Trump insisted, "We’re going to be very fair with you." He later announced that the US will impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries with high duties on American goods, stating that no country, including India, would get special treatment.

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