Trump Calls US-India Trade a “One-Sided Disaster” as Tariff War Escalates  Human Cost of the Trade War   September 1, 2025 – The trade relationship between the United States and India has entered one of its most difficult phases in decades. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, in his trademark fiery style, has blasted India’s trade practices, calling them a “one-sided disaster.” His comments come at a time when the U.S. has raised tariffs on Indian imports to an unprecedented 50 percent , shaking the foundations of one of the world’s fastest-growing economic partnerships. Trump’s Fiery Words Speaking on his social media platform, Trump claimed that India has long imposed some of the highest tariffs in the world, creating an unfair playing field for American businesses. According to him, India “sells us massive amounts of goods” but does not provide equal access for U.S. exports. In a striking revelation, Trump also said that India has recently offered to cut its ta...