Abhishek Banerjee Slams US Tariffs: A Diplomatic Crisis for India

In a fiery critique, Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee expressed discontent with the Modi government's handling of foreign relations, following the United States' decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Banerjee labeled this a 'diplomatic failure' that risks plunging India's economy into crisis.

Speaking in Kolkata before heading to New Delhi, Banerjee accused the BJP of grandstanding on global influence, while failing to protect India's economic interests. He cited the tariffs and lack of international response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack as signs of India's growing diplomatic isolation.

Banerjee also highlighted the potential economic fallout, predicting job losses and weakened export competitiveness. He called for a more assertive stance on reclaiming territories like PoK to end the cycle of symbolic retaliations against terror attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)