TRUMP’S 50% TARIFF ON INDIA: CHINESE AMBASSADOR CALLS IT BULLYING

NEW DELHI, India – August 7, 2025: The Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, slammed the U.S.’s new trade policy today, publicly blasting the Trump administration’s call to put an extra 25% tariff on Indian imports. This move brings the total tax on a bunch of stuff to 50%, which could really hurt India. It’s Trump’s response to India still buying oil from Russia. Ambassador Xu went straight for Trump on X, saying, “Give the bully an inch, and he will take a mile.” People think this shout-out backs India, and it’s got Delhi and Beijing agreeing for once against U.S. trade pressure.

Trump’s Order: Big Tariffs Incoming

President Donald Trump signed an order on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, saying Indian goods get an extra 25% tax. This is stacked on top of another 25% already there, making it 50% total. The first 25% started August 7, and the next 25% is coming in about three weeks.

The order is aimed at India’s oil situation, calling those Russian oil buys a threat to U.S. security and interests. The White House is saying India’s buying and reselling of that oil lets Russia pay for its aggression. That puts pressure on a key partner, and a lot of people aren’t happy about it.

India’s Not Backing Down

India’s government fired back fast, calling the U.S. move unfair, not right, and not reasonable.

They said India buys energy to keep things cheap for its 1.4 billion people. They also pointed out the U.S. and Europe still trade with Russia themselves, like for uranium and chemicals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed, saying India won’t hurt its farmers and fishermen. He’s willing to take a hit to keep the country strong economically and self-reliant.

China and India, buddies?

Ambassador Xu Feihong put a screenshot on X of what Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. Wang Yi, in a recent talk with someone from Brazil, explained that using tariffs to hold back other nations goes against the UN and WTO rules.

By sharing this, the Chinese diplomat pretty much sided China with India in saying the U.S. is acting alone and using economic force. This is a big deal because India and China have had border fights and are rivals.

The ambassador’s post and the timing of the tariffs have got folks talking about what might happen politically. Some think the U.S. move could push India closer to China, even though they’re rivals.

Economic Trouble Ahead

The new 50% tariff has Indian businesses worried. The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) said it could affect over half of India’s exports to the U.S.

Experts and analysts are already saying India’s economy might not grow as fast because of these tariffs. Textiles, jewelry, car parts, and chemicals will get hit hard, and many small businesses could be in trouble.

Exporters are looking at other places to sell, like the UK, Europe, and Asia, but that takes time. These tariffs could mess up supply chains and make Indian products too expensive.

U.S. Politicians Disagree

President Trump’s call hasn’t been popular at home. Nikki Haley, a Republican and former U.N. Ambassador, said it was a double standard.

Haley mentioned on X that China buys more Russian oil but is getting a break on tariffs. She warned that this could burn a good relationship with India.

Other U.S. politicians and trade folks are worried that pushing India away could make it harder to take on China, which is what the U.S. wants. This disagreement shows there’s a big split over whether these new tariffs are a good idea.

Trade Relations: A New Chapter

Putting these big tariffs in place is a turning point for U.S.-India relations and global trade. It’s different from past U.S. actions that tried to support India as a way to keep China in check.

This move messes with India’s ability to make its own choices and balance its relationships with big countries. Officials on both sides will probably talk, but the tariffs have already set a tough tone.

What happens next will decide the future of U.S.-India trade and could shake up the global economy and the tricky political situation between the U.S., India, and China.

Reported by: Herohind News Desk