Trump Reduces Tariffs on Indian Goods; Traders, Public Hail Modi's Foreign Policy Win
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News18•03-02-2026, 21:19
Trump Reduces Tariffs on Indian Goods; Traders, Public Hail Modi's Foreign Policy Win
- •US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on goods exported to the US from India, lowering them from 25% to 18%.
- •Trump shared the news on Truth Social, mentioning a conversation with PM Modi about trade and other global issues.
- •Jehanabad locals, including Anil Thakur and Hareram, praised PM Modi, stating it's a victory for India's foreign policy and business interests.
- •They highlighted Modi's diplomatic skills, asserting that India's standing on the global stage has significantly improved.
- •Ranjeet Kumar, a tea stall owner, expressed pride, emphasizing the difficulty of influencing a superpower like the US to reduce tariffs.
Why It Matters: Trump's tariff reduction on Indian goods is seen as a major foreign policy triumph for PM Modi and India.
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