US House Seeks to End Trump's India Tariffs
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Washington — Three members of the US House of Representatives introduced a resolution on Friday to terminate President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration that imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from India. Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi sponsored the measure, which seeks to rescind additional 25 percent secondary duties imposed on August 27, 2025, layered atop earlier reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This House action follows a bipartisan Senate measure addressing similar Brazil tariffs and aims to curb executive emergency tariff use. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Asian News International (ANI), Social News XYZ, LatestLY, Deccan Chronicle, The New Indian Express and Republic World.
Timeline of Events
- President Trump invoked emergency authority under the IEEPA to impose tariffs earlier in 2025.
- August 27, 2025: additional 25% 'secondary' duties on Indian imports took effect.
- A bipartisan Senate measure aimed at ending similar Brazil tariffs cleared the Senate prior to December 2025.
- December 13, 2025: Representatives Ross, Veasey and Krishnamoorthi introduced a House resolution to rescind emergency tariffs.
- The resolution is pending further House consideration and potential legislative action.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 4
- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 67%, Right 17%
If adopted, the resolution would benefit American consumers, US importers, and Indian exporters by lowering duties and reducing supply-chain costs.
The Trump administration's tariff policy raised import costs for American consumers and disrupted bilateral trade relationships and industrial supply chains.
After reading and researching latest news.... The House resolution introduced by Ross, Veasey and Krishnamoorthi on Dec. 13 seeks to rescind 25% secondary duties and end a national emergency policy that raised duties to 50% for Indian imports under IEEPA; action follows a bipartisan Senate move related to Brazil tariffs.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
US lawmakers introduce Congressional resolution to end 50 per cent tariffs on India
Social News XYZFrom Center
US House Seeks to End Trump's India Tariffs
Asian News International (ANI) LatestLY Deccan Chronicle The New Indian ExpressFrom Right
3 US Lawmakers Introduce Resolution To Scrap Trump's 50% India Tariffs, Call Them Illegal
Republic World
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