19 US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reset and Repair Critical US-India Partnership Amid Tariff Tensions

Oct 09, 2025 12:22 am CST

19 US Democratic lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump requesting he reconsider recent tariff hikes on Indian goods, warning that the 50% duties are damaging US-India relations, hurting American consumers and businesses, and potentially pushing India toward greater engagement with Russia and China. The letter emphasizes India's strategic importance as a democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for immediate steps to repair this vital relationship.