A major political push has emerged in the United States to roll back steep tariffs imposed on Indian imports during Donald Trump’s presidency. Three members of the US House of Representatives have introduced a resolution seeking to cancel tariffs of up to 50 percent on goods imported from India.
The lawmakers argued that the duties violate existing trade laws and hurt American workers, consumers, and long-standing US-India relations. Representatives Deborah Ross, Mark Veasey, and Raja Krishnamoorthi tabled the resolution on Friday. The move mirrors a bipartisan Senate effort aimed at overturning similar tariffs on Brazil and curbing presidential emergency powers used to raise import duties.
According to the proposal, the resolution would revoke an additional 25 percent tariff imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These duties were added on top of earlier levies and remained effective until August 27, 2025. Under the Trump administration, tariffs on several Indian-origin products climbed to as high as 50 percent.
Congresswoman Ross highlighted North Carolina’s deep economic ties with India. She noted that Indian companies have invested over one billion dollars in the state, creating thousands of jobs in life sciences and technology. At the same time, North Carolina manufacturers export millions of dollars’ worth of goods to India each year.
The resolution could reopen debate on future US-India trade cooperation.
