‘These Illegal Tariffs Are…’: US House Representative Challenges Trump’s 50% Tariffs On India | India News

Three US House Representatives, Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi, introduced a resolution to rescind President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration that imposed tariffs of up to 50% on Indian imports.

They claim these measures are “illegal” and harm American workers, consumers, and U.S.-India relations. The move follows a bipartisan Senate effort to end similar tariffs on Brazil and limit Trump’s use of emergency powers on trade.

According to ANI, the statement said that the decision aims to cancel the additional “secondary” duties of 25 percent imposed on India on August 27, 2025, in addition to the earlier reciprocal tariffs, which together increase duties on many Indian origin products to 50 percent under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

“North Carolina’s economy is deeply connected to India through trade, investment and a vibrant Indian-American community,” Congressman Ross said, ANI reported.

“India is an important cultural, economic and strategic partner, and these illegal tariffs are a tax on North Texans who are already struggling with rising costs,” Congressman Veasey added.