Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Dismisses Trump’s Import Tariff Proposal

• Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal dismisses Trump’s proposal of a universal 20% import tariff on goods entering the U.S.
• Goyal argues that Trump’s comments are campaign rhetoric, not affecting India-U.S. trade relations.
• Goyal cites good relations with the administrations of Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama.
• Trump described India as a “big abuser” in the U.S.-India trade context.
• Goyal defended India’s tariff regime, referencing remarks made by former U.S. Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer.
• Goyal argues that every country protects certain goods based on national interest and the offensive actions of other countries.