US Congress Strikes Back: Lawmakers Push to Axe Trump's 50% India Tariffs

Three Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives launched a bold resolution on Friday to dismantle President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration imposing up to 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Introduced by Reps. Deborah Ross (NC), Marc Veasey (TX), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL)—an Indian-American—the move challenges tariffs stacked via 25% initial duties from August 1 and another 25% "secondary" hike on August 27, 2025, justified by India's Russian oil buys.​

Key Highlights:

Targets IEEPA Abuse: Seeks to terminate the emergency powers and rescind duties, restoring Congress's trade authority after a bipartisan Senate win on Brazil tariffs.​

Economic Fallout Warning: Tariffs hike costs for US consumers, disrupt supply chains, and threaten jobs in states like North Carolina, where Indian firms invest billions in tech and pharma.​

Bipartisan Backdrop: Builds on October letter from 21 lawmakers urging Trump to repair strained US-India relations amid rising trade tensions.​

Lawmakers argue these "illegal" measures undermine a key strategic partner, prioritizing dialogue over duties. Passage remains uncertain in a divided Congress.​

Sources: NDTV, Rep. Deborah Ross Official Site​