<p>Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the US slapped 25 per cent tariff on imports from India despite events like ‘Namaste Trump’, ‘Howdy Modi’ and ‘Abki Baar Trump Sarkar’.</p>.<p>In a post on ‘X’, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s son made the remarks on the Centre.</p>.<p>“What did ‘Namaste Trump’, ‘Howdy Modi’, ‘Abki Baar Trump Sarkar’ really yield for India? Modiji’s frand Doland has put him on the mat. – 25% tariff slapped on Indian goods, hurting businesses while Trump insults India’s trade policies as “obnoxious,” Priyank Kharge, who holds Information Technology and Biotechnology portfolio, said.</p>.<p>He said the US has imposed penalties for buying Russian oil and military equipment, undermining India’s strategic autonomy.</p>.<p>He also claimed that Operation Sindoor was marked by global isolation with no nation, including allies, backing India’s actions against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.</p>.<p>“Ceasefire humiliation, with Trump claiming credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, exposing Modi’s weak global standing,” Kharge said.</p>.All 'taarif' between Trump and 'Howdy Modi' meant little: Congress takes swipe at PM over 25% tariff by US.<p>He pointed out that Pakistan achieved a diplomatic win, securing a seat at the UNSC, a loan from International Monetary Fund. He added that Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and praised Islamabad while India faced rebukes.</p>.<p>According to the Minister, it was a "failed" trade deal, with no tariff relief despite Modi’s ‘personal’ diplomacy.</p>.<p>“PM Modi’s masterstrokes have left us economically vulnerable and diplomatically diminished. LOTUS & POTUS aren’t good for India,” junior Kharge remarked.</p>.<p>US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty for buying military equipment and crude oil from Russia.</p>.<p>The surprise announcement came a day after Indian officials said a US trade team would visit from August 25 to negotiate a trade deal. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the US slapped 25 per cent tariff on imports from India despite events like ‘Namaste Trump’, ‘Howdy Modi’ and ‘Abki Baar Trump Sarkar’.</p>.<p>In a post on ‘X’, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s son made the remarks on the Centre.</p>.<p>“What did ‘Namaste Trump’, ‘Howdy Modi’, ‘Abki Baar Trump Sarkar’ really yield for India? Modiji’s frand Doland has put him on the mat. – 25% tariff slapped on Indian goods, hurting businesses while Trump insults India’s trade policies as “obnoxious,” Priyank Kharge, who holds Information Technology and Biotechnology portfolio, said.</p>.<p>He said the US has imposed penalties for buying Russian oil and military equipment, undermining India’s strategic autonomy.</p>.<p>He also claimed that Operation Sindoor was marked by global isolation with no nation, including allies, backing India’s actions against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.</p>.<p>“Ceasefire humiliation, with Trump claiming credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, exposing Modi’s weak global standing,” Kharge said.</p>.All 'taarif' between Trump and 'Howdy Modi' meant little: Congress takes swipe at PM over 25% tariff by US.<p>He pointed out that Pakistan achieved a diplomatic win, securing a seat at the UNSC, a loan from International Monetary Fund. He added that Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and praised Islamabad while India faced rebukes.</p>.<p>According to the Minister, it was a "failed" trade deal, with no tariff relief despite Modi’s ‘personal’ diplomacy.</p>.<p>“PM Modi’s masterstrokes have left us economically vulnerable and diplomatically diminished. LOTUS & POTUS aren’t good for India,” junior Kharge remarked.</p>.<p>US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty for buying military equipment and crude oil from Russia.</p>.<p>The surprise announcement came a day after Indian officials said a US trade team would visit from August 25 to negotiate a trade deal. </p>