3 Things Trump's 50% tariff threat, drones in the Army, and books on Kashmir banned
Aug 8, 2025
Ravi Dutta Misra from The Indian Express unpacks President Trump's controversial 50% tariff threat on Indian goods, revealing the potential economic fallout and strains on US-India relations. Amrita Nayak Dutta brings insights into the Indian Army's exciting integration of drones into their operations, highlighting its modern warfare significance. The conversation also touches on the contentious ban of 25 books in Jammu and Kashmir, raising eyebrows about literary freedom and the implications for local youth.
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Trump's Tariff as Geopolitical Pressure
- Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods to pressure India over buying Russian oil amid the Ukraine war.
- This move aims to coerce India economically to sign a trade deal and align with US geopolitical goals.
Exporters Face Tariff Uncertainty
- Indian exporters face major uncertainty as US tariffs threaten their competitiveness.
- The unexpected 25% tariff shock escalated fears of economic impact, now doubled to 50%.
Tariffs Signal Political Shift
- The 50% tariff on India exceeds tariffs on Vietnam, Bangladesh, and China, signaling heightened economic coercion.
- This shift makes the US-India relationship more political than purely economic.
