New York: Indian-origin Democrat leader Ro Khanna has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump for imposing sweeping tariffs on India, calling them “harsher than those on China.”
In a series of tweets, Khanna accused Trump of jeopardising 30 years of bipartisan efforts to strengthen the US-India strategic partnership, suggesting the move is driven by Trump's frustration that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Khanna also called on Indian Americans who supported Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the past elections to break their silence.
“I am waiting for all those Indian Americans who voted for Trump over Harris — you know who you are — to speak out against Trump sabotaging the partnership with blanket tariffs that are harsher than those on China. Anyone willing to speak up?” he said.
Before Khanna’s remarks, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, also of Indian origin, weighed in, stating that while Trump may have grounds to impose additional tariffs due to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, he should remember that “India is not an adversary like China.”
