At least three US lawmakers have moved a resolution demanding an end to the ongoing 50 per cent trade levies on India imposed by the US President Donald Trump administration in August 2025. The tariffs were later scaled up to 50 per cent from 25 per cent, making India one of the few nations with such high trade tariffs.
The Resolution, moved by the Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, addresses the increased cost for Indian imports into the US.
The lawmakers argue that the ongoing steep tariffs significantly impact the US’s domestic consumers, along with American businesses. The move aims to challenge the constitutional authority that lawmakers believe Trump overstepped while invoking emergency powers to undermine the US’s economic and trade partnerships with nations worldwide in 2025.
Ross, Veasey, and Krishnamoorthi noted that they have been able to see the impact on their constituencies, noting that the ongoing trade duties risk undermining US-India partnerships, including thousands of jobs and billions in investment.
Congresswoman Deborah Ross highlighted North Carolina’s economic connections to India.
She said, “My constituency has deep economic connections to India through trade, investment, and a vibrant Indian American community.”
She pointed out the billions of investments and employment generated by Indian businesses in the state.
While Congressman Marc Veasey of Texas said, “India is an important cultural, economic, and strategic partner, and these illegal tariffs are putting an additional burden on the pockets of the common population who are already struggling to cope with rising costs and inflation.”
His fellow congressman Krishnamoorthi expressed similar views on the issue, saying, “These duties disrupt supply chains, harm American workers, and drive up costs for consumers.”
The US House of Representatives has on multiple occasions highlighted the improper application of the trade tariffs on key partners like India, Brazil, China, Japan, Canada and the UK.
