Three Democratic members of the US House of Representatives have introduced a resolution seeking to overturn President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on imports from India. The move comes amid growing concerns over the economic and diplomatic impact of the trade measures.
The resolution was introduced on Friday by Congresswoman Deborah Ross of North Carolina, Congressman Marc Veasey of Texas, and Indian-American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois. It seeks to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump in August 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which was used to justify the sharp increase in tariffs on Indian goods.
Under the order, Indian exports to the US were initially subjected to a 25 per cent tariff from August 1, followed shortly by an additional 25 per cent secondary duty. This effectively raised the total tariff on several Indian products to as high as 50 per cent. The Trump administration defended the move by pointing to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil, claiming it indirectly supported Russia’s actions in the Ukraine conflict.
The lawmakers, however, described the tariffs as illegal and harmful to the US economy. They argued that the measures negatively affect American workers, raise costs for consumers, and threaten long-term ties between the US and India. Congresswoman Ross highlighted North Carolina’s strong trade links with India and the role of the Indian-American community in the state’s economy.
Congressman Veasey said the tariffs act as an added financial burden on ordinary Americans already dealing with rising living costs, while Krishnamoorthi called the policy counterproductive. He said the duties disrupt supply chains, weaken economic stability, and damage a strategically important partnership between the two countries.
