🔆 Trump’s Tariffs & U.S.–India Trade Tensions 📍 Key Issue ✅ Trump-era tariffs (10–135%) disrupted global trade norms. ✅ U.S. cited $44 billion trade deficit with India; India actually has a $35–$40B surplus. 📍 India’s Response ✅ Opposed U.S. unilateralism; raised duties on U.S. goods. ✅ Emphasized mutual trade solutions under WTO rules. 📍 Way Forward ✅ Future deals must protect India’s interests in tariffs, digital services, and remittances. ✅ India urged to push for multilateralism and WTO compliance amid U.S. unpredictability. #ir