Aam Aadmi Party MP Criticizes Trump's Tariff on Indian Goods

Aam Aadmi Party MP Ashok Kumar Mittal has voiced strong criticism against US President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. He terms the move as 'deeply disappointing' and advocates for cooperation instead of coercion from the US leadership.

In a direct open letter to President Trump, Mittal, who also serves as the founder-Chancellor of Lovely Professional University, refuted the US President's description of India as a 'dead economy.' He emphasized that India is the world's fourth-largest growing economy, developing rapidly.

Mittal underscores the historical values-based partnership and mutual strategic interests shared by both nations. Citing ongoing U.S. trade with Russia, Mittal calls for a more diplomatic approach rather than imposing sweeping tariffs, highlighting significant economic contributions from Indian-American trade relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)