The United States raked up the issue of tariffs and targets India on its goods. US targets India and impose the high taxes on American alcohol and agricultural products. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in media and respond to question on Canada during press briefing on Tuesday
The reports state, “Canada has been ripping off the US and hard-working Americans for decades. If you look at tariffs rates in board that Canadians impose on American people and our workers here. In fact, I have handy dandy chart that shows not only Canada, but tariffs rates in board. If you look at Canada, American butter and cheese, nearly around 300% tariffs, she said.”
US targets India by impose 150% tariff
Leavitt said in media, “You look at India, 150% tariff on American alcohol. You think that it will helps Kentucky bourbon be exported into India? I don’t think so. 100% tariff on agricultural products from India. Look at Japan where tariffing rice 700%.
She also show the chart that highlights the tariffs charged by India, Canada and Japan. On this chart, two circles with the colours of the tri-colour highlights the tariffs that India imposes. She said, “President (Donald) Trump believes and it is about dang time that we have president who actually looks out for the interests of American businesses and workers, and he asks for at end of day are balanced and fair trade practices.
Trump criticize the India’s high tariffs
US targets India and President Trump has criticise India’s high tariffs over the past few days. He mention on Friday, that his claim that country impose substantial tariffs on the United States.
Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal also told in Parliamentary panel that negotiations between the two countries are held on and no agreement will made on trade tariffs
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