Wed Sep 03 01:05:45 UTC 2025: **Trump Claims India-US Relationship Improved Under His Leadership, Cites Tariff Reductions**
**Washington D.C.** – President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that the United States enjoys a strong relationship with India, claiming significant improvements since he took office. Speaking at the White House, Trump addressed concerns regarding tariffs imposed on India, emphasizing that the relationship was previously “one-sided.”
Trump stated that for many years, India levied “tremendous tariffs” on American goods, among the highest in the world. He claimed this prevented significant trade between the two nations, with India “pouring” its products into the US while the US faced prohibitive tariffs on its exports.
As an example, Trump highlighted Harley Davidson motorcycles, alleging a 200% tariff hindered sales in India. He noted that the company eventually established a manufacturing plant in India to avoid these tariffs.
While acknowledging the strong current relationship, Trump implied that the US has addressed these tariff imbalances under his leadership, suggesting a more equitable trade dynamic between the two countries. He did not provide specific details on the current tariff situation or ongoing negotiations.
First Piper 