Donald Trump, the former US President, has taken a jibe at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ridiculing India’s delay in purchasing US-made helicopters. Trump, during a House GOP retreat, brought up a meeting with Modi, where India had sought to buy 68 Apache helicopters from the US, a deal that was pending for five years. In a satirical tone, Trump said that Modi had come to meet him and asked, “Sir, can I meet you?” To which Trump replied, “Yes.” The US President further stated that his relations with Modi are excellent, but Modi is not as happy as he is because India is now paying a heavy tariff on Russian oil.
Trump claimed that the US is becoming richer due to the tariffs, and that he has the authority to impose even higher tariffs on India. This comes as the US has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, which has caused significant trade disruptions. The US has also increased the tariff to 50% on Russian oil imports, affecting India’s economy. The Indian government has expressed concerns over the US’s actions, calling it a “tantrum” and a “demonstration of US’s unreasonableness.”
In a recent statement, Trump mentioned that he had told French President Emmanuel Macron that if France didn’t comply with US demands, he would impose a 25% tariff on French goods. This comes as the US has imposed tariffs on several countries, including India, China, and Brazil.
Meanwhile, Iran has condemned the US’s actions, calling them “interference” and “deception.” The Iranian government has accused the US of trying to destabilize the region and undermine its authority.
In related news, China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, has visited Israel and Ramallah, while Russia has confirmed the release of its citizens from detention. The US President has also announced that he will not pursue a second military intervention in Venezuela.
The tensions between the US and its allies have escalated, with the US imposing heavy tariffs on several countries, including India. The Indian government has expressed concerns over the US’s actions, calling it a “tantrum” and a “demonstration of US’s unreasonableness.”
