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Kamlager-Dove: Trump's Tariffs Risk Making Him 'President Who Lost India'

  • US Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove warned Donald Trump that his tariff policies risk him being remembered as "the president who lost India."
  • Kamlager-Dove accused Trump of straining the vital US-India partnership through tariffs, visa hikes, and political grievances, potentially unraveling bipartisan progress.
  • She emphasized the foundational role of the US-India relationship in emerging sectors like defense, AI, and advanced technologies.
  • The Congresswoman noted India's tariff rate is higher than China's and criticized a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, largely impacting Indians.
  • Recent strained ties followed Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on Indian goods and a 25% tariff on India-linked Russian oil imports.

Why It Matters: Trump's policies threaten to unravel the vital US-India strategic partnership.

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