'Dancing to America's tune': Tejashwi Yadav slams PM Modi for silence on US tariff hike; accuses him of weak leadership
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday strongly criticised Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
for remaining silent after US President
Donald Trump
imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports.
Yadav accused PM Modi of being "weak" and alleged that he was "dancing to America's tune."
Addressing reporters, Yadav criticised the central government's handling of the situation. He said, 'You all are witnessing how the government is functioning in this country. Trump imposed a 50% tariff. Trump has said 28 times that he brokered the ceasefire. The Prime Minister has not broken his silence yet. The PM still hasn't said that Donald Trump is lying."
Yadav accused the prime minister of appearing weak and aligning with American interests. "The PM has become so weak that he is dancing to America's tune. A 50% tariff will cause huge damage to the country, and no one is speaking about it. Everyone is silent. These people will damage the country and then go to Bihar and say, 'Look, we have become a Vishwaguru',' he added.
The sharp criticism comes after President Trump signed an executive order on August 6, imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
She Was Everyone's Dream Girl In 90's, This Is Her Now
The Latest Article
Undo
The White House justified the move citing national security and foreign policy concerns, alleging that India's import of Russian oil posed an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' to the United States.
Yesterday, after the tariff announcement, Yadav criticised the centre's response in a post on X.
"The US imposing 50% tariffs on India is classic trade bullying - weaponising commerce to strong arm sovereign nations.
Disappointing that Honourable PM Modi Ji, FM Jaishankar Ji & Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Ji haven't pushed back strongly," the post read.
His post added that India's silence on President Trump's 'trade-for-ceasefire' claims was a mistake and stressed that the country must assert its trade policy sovereignty. He added that India should stand firm against economic coercion and must not alter its policy priorities under external pressure.
With this new order, Indian exports to the US now face a total tariff of 50 per cent. While the first phase of the tariff takes effect on August 7, the additional 25 per cent will be implemented after 21 days. Goods already in transit or falling under special exemptions will not be affected.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Indian Express
27 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
India faces tough choices amid US tariff pressure. What's ahead for New Delhi?
NEW DELHI: India faces an ultimatum from the United States with major political and economic ramifications both at home and abroad: end purchases of Russian oil or face painful tariffs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the world's most populous nation and its fifth-biggest economy, must make some difficult decisions. US President Donald Trump has given longstanding ally India, one of the world's largest crude oil importers, three weeks to find alternative suppliers. Levies of 25 percent already in place will double to 50 percent if India doesn't strike a deal. For Trump, the August 27 deadline is a bid to strip Moscow of a key source of revenue for its military offensive in Ukraine. "It is a geopolitical ambush with a 21-day fuse", said Syed Akbaruddin, a former Indian diplomat to the United Nations, writing in the Times of India newspaper. How has India responded? New Delhi called Washington's move "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable", while Modi has appeared defiant. He has not spoken directly about Trump but said on Thursday "India will never compromise" on the interests of its farmers. Agriculture employs vast numbers of people in India and has been a key sticking point in trade negotiations. It all seems a far cry from India's early hopes for special tariff treatment after Trump said in February he had found a "special bond" with Modi. "The resilience of US-India relations... is now being tested more than at any other time over the last 20 years," said Michael Kugelman, from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
Hindustan Times
27 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Xi holds phone call with Putin, says 'glad to see US, Russia maintaining contact'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin and said that he was glad to see that Moscow and Washington have maintained dialogue despite their differences, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the Kremlin in Moscow.(AP) Xinping also said that his country was committed to promoting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Time of India
Navi Technologies renamed to Navi
Navi Technologies has announced that it has officially changed its name to Navi , aligned with the company's evolution from a technology-led disruptor to a holistic financial services destination built around the needs of Indian consumers. The rebranding underscores the company's focus to position itself as an integrated, customer-centric institution encompassing lending, insurance, asset management and UPI services, committed to making money simple, seamless and accessible for millions of Indians. 'The new name fits who we are today. Not only are we a technology provider, we are a full-fledged destination for financial services for our customers,' said Sachin Bansal, Founder and Executive Chairman of Navi Group . 'It signals both simplification and scale - two ideas core to our philosophy.' Rajiv Naresh, managing director and chief executive officer of Navi added, 'This change aligns with the company's evolution. While technology remains core to how we build, our focus today is broader. The new name reflects the company we've become: more integrated, more customer-focused, and ready for the next phase of growth.' Navi's offerings are built to serve Indians across every stage of their financial journey whether they're just starting out with digital payments via UPI or planning for long-term goals through investments and insurance. The focus is a unified, seamless experience anchored in transparency, speed, and trust. The name change is also aligned with Navi's longer-term roadmap - continued focus on sustained value creation for its users and stakeholders. Customers and partners will see the change reflected in official communications, app interfaces and brand assets over the coming weeks. The company's operations, leadership, and business priorities remain unchanged.
