Indian-American members of the US Congress and the diaspora community criticised the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, calling them “reckless and self-destructive”, urging leaders in both countries to engage in dialogue to address these challenges. The lawmakers also said that Trump’s tariffs will likely make Indian goods less competitive.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said Trump’s blanket tariffs are a tax on working families so that he can cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans. “These latest so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are reckless and self-destructive, inflicting financial pain on Illinois at a time when people are already struggling to keep their small businesses afloat and put food on the table.”