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Trump's 'higher tariff' claim: High on emotion, low on facts

Donald Trump has been a vocal critic of India for levying 'tremendously high' duties on US products

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PM Narendra Modi is likely to meet US President Donald Trump, the first since his re-election. Photo: Reuters
PM Narendra Modi is likely to meet US President Donald Trump, the first since his re-election. Photo: Reuters

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1 min read Last Updated : Jun 28 2019 | 12:21 PM IST

India's "very high" tariffs on US goods are "unacceptable" and must be withdrawn, President Donald Trump demanded Thursday ahead of his crucial meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Japan which is likely to be dominated by trade frictions.

President Trump, championing his 'America First' policy has been a vocal critic of India for levying "tremendously high" duties on US products, has described the country as a "tariff king".

"I look forward to speaking with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi about the fact that India, for years having put very high Tariffs against the United States, just recently increased the Tariffs even further. This is unacceptable and the Tariffs must be withdrawn!" Trump said in a tweet early this morning.

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First Published: Jun 28 2019 | 11:44 AM IST

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