White Houses flays India's 150% tariff on American alcohol, 100% tariff on agri goods
PTC News Desk: The White House on Tuesday criticised the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United States including India. Notably India has imposed 150 per cent tariffs on American alcohol and 100 per cent on agri goods.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt while addressing a press briefing said that US President Donald Trump believes in reciprocity and wants to have fair and balanced trade practices.
The Press secretary also called out Canada and accused the neighbouring state of ripping off" the US and Americans "for decades" with its "egregious" rate of tariffs.
"The president is again responding to the fact that Canada has been ripping off the United States of America and hardworking Americans for decades. If you look at the rates of tariffs across the board that Canadians have been imposing on the American people and our workers here, it is egregious," she added further.
Karoline Leavitt in her briefing also mentioned the tariffs imposed by India and Japan on different US products. She added that today the US has a President who "actually looks out" for the interests of American businesses and workers.
"In fact, I have a handy dandy chart here that shows not just Canada but the rate of tariffs across the board. If you look at Canada since you brought it up American cheese and butter nearly 300 per cent tariff. You look at India, 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol. Do you think that's helping Kentucky bourbon be exported into India? I don't think so. 100 per cent tariff on agricultural products from India," Leavitt said.
- With inputs from agencies
