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Trump to decide on India tariff bill within 10 days: US envoy
A senior US official has indicated that President Trump will make a decision within the next 10 days on legislation that could impose 100% tariffs on India and other nations. The bill has secured overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate.
LSN India ·
A United States envoy has signalled that President Donald Trump will reach a decision within the next 10 days regarding contentious legislation that threatens to impose punitive tariffs of up to 100% on India, China, and several other countries.
The bill has garnered substantial bipartisan backing in the US Senate, with 86 of the chamber's 100 senators voting in favour of the measure. This overwhelming support underscores the strong political consensus in Washington around the proposed tariff action, despite potential implications for major trading partners.
The timing of Trump's decision comes as India and other affected nations monitor developments closely. Such tariffs could significantly impact bilateral trade relationships and economic ties between the United States and the targeted countries.
The legislation reflects broader efforts in the US Congress to address trade concerns and reshape Washington's commercial relationships with key economies. The proposed tariffs would mark a major escalation in trade tensions if implemented as drafted.