The US Supreme Court struck down sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The court clearly said that the President does not have the right to impose tariffs on such a large scale. After this decision, there was a reaction in Indian politics also. Congress targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi by linking it to the India-US trade agreement. Congress alleges that the interim trade agreement between India and America is actually proving to be a problem for the country. The party says that this agreement was made out of compulsion and haste. Congress leaders said that if the Indian government had waited a little and allowed the Supreme Court’s decision to come, perhaps India would not have had to face an agreement with unilateral terms. Congress argues that Prime Minister Modi made this agreement in a hurry to save his image and to escape political pressure. The party claims that this may harm the economic interests of Indian farmers and the country. Overall, Congress is calling this trade agreement not a balanced one but a decision taken under pressure. He also praised the American justice system.
Serious allegations of Congress
Jairam Ramesh alleged that the India-US trade agreement was suddenly announced by America on the night of February 2, 2026. He raised the question as to what had happened in the Lok Sabha that afternoon, due to which the Prime Minister had to make an announcement from the White House. Congress claims that this agreement is harmful for the farmers of India and the sovereignty of the country.
Trump’s statement and tariff on India
Even after the Supreme Court’s decision, President Trump said that the deal with India will continue. He said nothing will change. India will pay tariffs and we will not. Trump also said that India reduced oil purchases from Russia at his request. Recently, America had announced to remove the 25 percent punitive tariff imposed on India and reduce it to 18 percent.
Terms of the agreement and further developments
Under the interim trade framework, the US will charge 18 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from India. Earlier, 25 percent duty was imposed on oil purchases from Russia. Trump claimed that he also prevented India-Pakistan conflict through tariffs. Congress termed these claims as political rhetoric. At present this issue is heated in Parliament and political circles.