PM Modi's Blow: US Tariff Cut to 18% for India Shocks Pakistan

• The US reduced tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, causing political turmoil in South Asia.
• Pakistan, Bangladesh, and China are concerned, with Pakistan particularly upset despite its efforts to appease Trump.
• Pakistan had previously supported Trump on various issues, including the Gaza conflict and supplying rare earth minerals.
• Despite Pakistan's subservience, the US imposed a 19% tariff on it, higher than India's new 18% rate.
• Pakistani social media expresses dissatisfaction, noting India achieved a better deal without flattery, highlighting the importance of self-respect in diplomacy.

Why It Matters: US tariff reduction for India to 18% over Pakistan's 19% highlights strategic diplomacy over appeasement.