Nineteen U.S. lawmakers urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to “reset and repair” the critical India-U.S. partnership. The letter, co-signed by prominent Democratic leaders like Deborah Ross, Ro Khanna, Brad Sherman, and Pramila Jayapal, did not include any Republican signatures.
The lawmakers criticized the recent tariff hikes that raised duties on Indian goods up to 50 percent, arguing that it has damaged U.S.-India relations and harmed both American consumers and manufacturers. They called on Trump to review his tariff policy and continue dialogue with Indian leadership, stressing the need for recalibration instead of confrontation.
The letter emphasized the importance of the India-U.S. trading partnership, which supports jobs in both countries, and warned that the tariffs are raising costs for American families and harming supply chains. The lawmakers also pointed out that the U.S. should reaffirm its commitment to India, a key player in regional security and countering China’s growing influence.
The lawmakers criticized the recent tariff hikes that raised duties on Indian goods up to 50 percent, arguing that it has damaged U.S.-India relations and harmed both American consumers and manufacturers. They called on Trump to review his tariff policy and continue dialogue with Indian leadership, stressing the need for recalibration instead of confrontation.
The letter emphasized the importance of the India-U.S. trading partnership, which supports jobs in both countries, and warned that the tariffs are raising costs for American families and harming supply chains. The lawmakers also pointed out that the U.S. should reaffirm its commitment to India, a key player in regional security and countering China’s growing influence.
