It's going to affect each one of us: John Abraham reacts to Trump tariffs

India Today

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Actor John Abraham, who will soon be seen in Zee5's action thriller 'Tehran', recently shared his views on the ongoing geopolitical climate, trade tensions, and their impact on the arts and Indian economy.The United States has announced the imposition of an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, set to take effect 21 days from the date of the announcement, i.e, August 27. This decision comes in response to India's continued import of Russian oil, deemed a national security concern by the US government. The tariffs are expected to impact various Indian sectors, including pharmaceuticals and textiles, which rely on exports to the United States.In a recent interview with India Today, actor John Abraham expressed concerns about the broader economic implications of the tariffs on India. Known for his interest in geopolitics, Abraham highlighted the significant economic implications these tariffs could have on various sectors, including art and culture."Conflicts? I don't know about the cross-border part, but I'll tell you it is affecting art because our economy...everything depends on how our economy performs, how our GDP does. Of course, it'll affect art at the end of the day, and you know what cross-border part is such a small part of it right now. You've got to be worried about the tariffs." Abraham emphasised that the impact would be widespread, influencing not only prominent sectors but also individuals who might not initially feel at risk.advertisementThe actor emphasised the wide-reaching implications of the tariffs, particularly highlighting sectors such as pharmaceuticals and textiles. He commented, "So I think that's the bigger part that you got to be worried about, because the impact is going to be huge, especially in pharma and textiles, etc. But finally, it's going to boil down to each one of us who thinks he or she is not going to be affected." This suggests a broad economic ripple effect that could affect individuals and businesses alike.
Abraham also discussed the potential missed opportunities for India due to these tariffs and suggested a cautious approach. "We had an opportunity had the tariffs not come because we were the go to after China and now with the tariffs, it's a tough one. I don't know what's going to happen in another two weeks of negotiations, so we can only come in after that happens," he said, urging patience and a measured response rather than immediate retaliatory tariffs.According to Abraham, India should wait and see how negotiations unfold before making any decisive moves. "We can't have any knee-jerk reaction right now. I'm not an expert, but I don't think we should do any retaliatory tariffs right now. We should just wait and watch," he advised. This perspective highlights the complexities of international trade negotiations and the importance of strategic timing.In addition to discussing tariffs, Abraham expressed his stance on India's energy strategy. He mentioned, "But talking about Russian oil, I think we should, we should stand by Russia."- EndsTrending Reel