Three lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced a resolution to scrap the tariffs of up to 50% on Indian imports that were imposed by former US President Donald Trump earlier in 2025.
The tariffs, one of the highest levied by the US on India, were applied under a national emergency declaration and hit sectors such as textiles, chemicals, food products and more.
The resolution was brought forward by Representatives Deborah Ross (North Carolina), Marc Veasey (Texas) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois). They argue that the tariffs are illegal, economically harmful and counterproductive.
According to them, these duties increase costs for American consumers, disrupt supply chains, and harm jobs both in the US and in India.
The lawmakers want to end the national emergency declaration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) that allowed Trump to raise duties.
They also aim to withdraw the additional 25% “secondary” tariffs that were added in August on top of earlier duties, taking the total to 50%.
They say ending the tariffs would help strengthen the US-India economic and strategic partnership, which many businesses and politicians on both sides see as vital for global growth.
Latest updates:
• The resolution comes at a time of wider trade discussions between the US and India, as officials from both sides work on bilateral trade talks to reduce tensions and build a comprehensive trade agreement.
• U.S. Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer recently visited New Delhi to make progress on trade issues, including tariff concerns.
