3 US lawmakers' bid to end 50% tariffs on India

Three members of the US House of Representatives have introduced a resolution that could remove the 50% US tariff on Indian goods by revoking the Trump administration's declaration of a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

- Shashank Mattoo

Democratic members Deborah Ross, Raja Krishnamoorthy and Marc Veasey are backing the effort in the House.In a statement, the three lawmakers condemned the tariffs on India as putting jobs and innovation at risk.

"North Carolina's economy is deeply connected to India through trade, investment, and a vibrant Indian-American community," said Congresswoman Ross, adding that Indian companies had invested over a billion dollars in the state and helped create thousands of jobs. "When Trump destabilizes this relationship with illegal tariffs, he puts North Carolina jobs, innovation, and our long-term competitiveness at risk," Ross added.

Congressman Veasey, who represents a district in North Texas, added that the "illegal tariffs" on India functioned as a tax on the people of the region already struggling with afforda-