Reverse Upending Common Men's Lives With Reversal of US Tariffs on India @ 50% - A Humble Request
The US imposed 50% tariffs on many Indian imports which is slated to begin on 27 th August. The 50% tariffs on Indian goods officially kicked in on August 27, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. This marks a dramatic escalation in U.S.–India trade tensions, following an earlier 25% tariff imposed on August 7. The additional 25% was added in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, bringing the total to 50%. I don’t want to g et into from where these numbers – 25%, 50% came from when trade is progressing in good faith between two great nations. But rather since the tariffs are already in force, the situation became fluid and real on the ground. I would touch upon the debilitating effect of these tariffs on poor Indians if not reduced sooner than later. As you cannot take things for granted and get replacements right away, it will be a loss to US consumers as well. The bond between US and India is built through people-to-people trade and I am a standing example of t...