Opposition figures in India celebrate as the US Supreme Court torpedoes Trump’s tariff hikes, labeling them illegal—a narrative unpacked by AAP MP Ashok Mittal.
The timeline: Post-interim pact at 18%, tariffs jumped to 50% on August 27, 2025. A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling, with Trump justices in the majority, invoked 1970 law violations.
Mittal hailed it as ‘crucial,’ thanking the court and eyeing a 10% tariff floor.
RJD’s Manoj Kumar Jha slammed the Centre’s reticence, noting skipped parliamentary protocols that amplify confusion.
Patna RJD voice Mrityunjay Tiwari flagged Trump’s nonchalance toward the decision.
Congress’s Surendra Rajput cut through: ‘America’s affair, but does 18% aid our businesses? BJP’s glee ignores their robust judiciary—contrast with Rahul Gandhi’s Gujarat defamation penalty, utterly disgraceful.’
Economists foresee trade boosts, lower export costs, and fortified India-US relations, highlighting global trade’s interdependence.