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US House Moves To Repeal Trump's India Tariffs

PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2025, 6:42 PM ET

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US House Moves To Repeal Trump's India Tariffs

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Washington, US — Friday, House lawmakers introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration that authorized tariffs up to 50 percent on imports from India. Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi seek to rescind the 25 percent 'secondary' duties imposed on August 27, 2025, layered onto earlier reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Sponsors said the tariffs harm American workers, consumers and US‑India ties and the measure would restore congressional authority over trade. The resolution follows a bipartisan Senate effort addressing similar tariffs on Brazil. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

President invoked IEEPA earlier in 2025 to impose reciprocal tariffs on India.
August 27, 2025: an additional 25% 'secondary' duty on India took effect.
Combined tariffs reached up to 50% on many Indian-origin products.
Senate passed a bipartisan measure addressing similar tariffs on Brazil and limiting emergency trade powers.
December 13, 2025: House members Ross, Veasey and Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution to end the national emergency and rescind the 25% duties.

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Who Benefited

The resolution, if enacted, would benefit U.S. consumers and companies reliant on lower import costs, Indian exporters facing the duties, and entities seeking restoration of congressional authority over trade decisions.

Who Impacted

If tariffs remain, U.S. consumers, import-dependent businesses and Indian exporters suffered higher costs and disrupted trade; the national emergency declaration also constrained established congressional trade oversight.

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