Chennai, 7 August (H.S.): In a strongly worded statement, the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the recent tariff hike imposed by the United States, drawing sharp comparisons between the economic trajectories of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US under former President Donald Trump. The BJP's state leadership accused the US of adopting protectionist policies that undermine global trade and hurt Indian exports.

The party's national council member highlighted the stark contrast between India's economic growth under PM Modi's leadership and the decline of the US economy during Trump's tenure. While India is rising as a global economic powerhouse under PM Modi's visionary leadership, the US is witnessing a decline under the shadow of Trump's policies, the leader stated. The US tariff hike is a desperate attempt to protect its faltering economy.

The BJP's criticism comes at a time when India-US trade relations are under scrutiny. The party has demanded that the Centre take strong measures to protect Indian trade interests and respond firmly to the US tariff hike. The issue is likely to gain traction in the coming days, with the BJP using it to highlight its stance on protecting national interests and promoting economic growth.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary