Rahul Gandhi Questions Government Over US Tariffs, Demands Action on Chinese Incursion

New Delhi, April 3 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns in the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the imposition of a 26 percent retaliatory tariff on India by US President Donald Trump. Speaking during Zero Hour, Gandhi questioned the government's response to the development, claiming it could severely impact the Indian economy.

As per agency report, Gandhi called upon the government to clarify its course of action following the announcement from the White House. President Trump had declared the imposition of a “concessional retaliatory tariff” of 26 percent on Indian goods, stating that India charges 52 percent on American imports and hence the US would impose half of that in return.

In addition to the tariff issue, Gandhi also raised the matter of alleged Chinese encroachment on Indian territory. He claimed that China is occupying approximately 4,000 square kilometers of Indian land. Expressing his concern over what he described as a contradictory stance by the government, he criticized a recent event where India’s Foreign Secretary was seen cutting a cake with the Chinese ambassador, suggesting it was inappropriate in light of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers.

Gandhi asserted that normal relations with China can only be restored once the pre-incursion status at the border is re-established and the occupied land is returned. He demanded that the government inform Parliament about the steps being taken to retrieve Indian territory and respond effectively to both the tariff and border issues.

The Congress leader’s remarks come at a time of heightened scrutiny over foreign policy and trade decisions, with both economic and geopolitical tensions influencing national discourse.