New York : Three members of the US House of Representatives have mounted a fresh challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariff regime on India. The lawmakers argued that the tariffs are illegal, counterproductive, and disproportionately hurting American consumers and businesses. The resolution was introduced on Friday by representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey, and Raja Krishnamoorthi.
The measures sharply increased import costs for several Indian-origin goods under powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Ross said the tariffs were already damaging communities in her home state. “North Carolina’s economy is deeply connected to India through trade, investment, and a vibrant Indian American community,” she said, pointing to billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs linked to Indian companies.
Furthermore, Veasey described the tariffs as a direct burden on households. “India is an important cultural, economic, and strategic partner, and these illegal tariffs are a tax on everyday North Texans who are already struggling with rising costs,” he said. Krishnamoorthi echoed the criticism, calling the measures harmful to supply chains and US workers. “Instead of advancing American interests or security, these duties disrupt supply chains, harm American workers, and drive up costs for consumers,” he said, adding that ending the tariffs would help strengthen US-India economic and security ties.
The lawmakers said the resolution was aimed at reasserting Congress’s constitutional authority over trade while repairing ties with India, a key strategic partner. Ending Trump’s India tariffs is part of a broader effort by congressional Democrats to reclaim Congress’ authority over trade and stop the President from using emergency powers to unilaterally impose misguided policies,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement.
-
-
-
-
