SaralnamaUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated his criticism of India’s trade policies, accusing New Delhi of imposing some of the steepest tariffs in the world and describing the long-standing economic relationship as “one-sided.” Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump cited the example of Harley-Davidson motorcycles while addressing India’s 50 per cent tariffs. He noted that India had once imposed a 200 per cent duty on imported motorcycles. “Harley-Davidson couldn’t sell into India. There was a 200 percent tariff on a motorcycle. So what happens? Harley-Davidson went to India and built a motorcycle plant. And now they don’t have to pay tariffs. Same thing as us,” Trump remarked. He said, “We get along with India very well, but for many years, it was a one-sided relationship. Only now, since I came along and because of the power that we have… (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 06:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated his criticism of India ’s trade policies, accusing New Delhi of imposing some of the steepest tariffs in the world and describing the long-standing economic relationship as “one-sided.” Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump cited the example of Harley-Davidson motorcycles while addressing India ’s 50 per cent tariffs
- He noted that India had once imposed a 200 per cent duty on imported motorcycles
- “Harley-Davidson couldn’t sell into India