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Washington: In a speech to a joint session of Congress on March 5, US President Donald Trump criticized India’s import duties and targeted the tariffs imposed by several countries, including the European Union, China, Brazil, Mexico, and India. He announced that the US would implement reciprocal tariffs based on what other nations impose on the US, starting April 2. Trump stated that for decades, the US has been unfairly treated by various countries, and now it is time for the US to impose tariffs on them in return.
Trump emphasized that many countries, including India, impose higher tariffs on US goods than the US does on theirs, citing India’s auto tariffs, which can exceed 100%. He also pointed out that China’s average tariffs on US products are twice as high as those imposed by the US on China. Trump made it clear that the US would take strong action to protect its interests, including non-monetary tariffs against countries that block US access to their markets.
The President also vowed to tax countries that tax the US and declared that the US had been taken advantage of for years. He promised to bring in “trillions and trillions of dollars” and create unprecedented job growth. Reflecting on his administration’s progress, Trump claimed that in just 43 days, his team had accomplished more than most administrations had in four or eight years, and he asserted that the US was on the verge of a major economic comeback.
Trump criticized Democratic lawmakers, stating that no matter what he achieved, they would not support him. He also mentioned his efforts in tackling crime, improving the economy, and other issues but pointed out that Democratic lawmakers would not applaud these successes. Since taking office, Trump has signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken over 400 executive actions to promote safety, prosperity, and optimism in the country.
Additionally, Trump mentioned his national emergency declaration at the southern border, deploying military forces to curb illegal immigration. He compared his border enforcement to that of former President Joe Biden, calling him “the worst President in American history” for his handling of immigration and border security.
