Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has launched a scathing attack on the government’s response to former US President Donald Trump’s controversial 25% tariff hike on Indian exports. Ramesh contends that the government’s silence is unacceptable, highlighting the significant damage inflicted upon India’s economic interests.

He argues that Trump’s actions represent a broader undermining of international institutions, including the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and various climate agreements. This, Ramesh claims, has left India particularly vulnerable to such unilateral trade actions.

The Congress party’s criticism underscores a growing concern about India’s standing in the global arena and the need for a stronger, more proactive foreign policy response to such trade challenges.