Congress protests US tariff hike in Salt Lake, slams PM Modi’s silence on trade tensions

Congress workers held a protest on Monday in the CA Market area of Salt Lake, opposing the rising import duties imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Indian goods. The protest was aimed at drawing attention to what the party termed as continued economic pressure by the United States. Party workers gathered in large numbers, carrying placards and raising slogans, demanding a response from the central government on the issue.

During the protest, Congress leaders questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the tariff issue. They alleged that despite repeated tariff hikes, the Indian government had not taken any firm steps. The protestors said that the United States was repeatedly increasing import duties on Indian products, which could impact India’s economic interests. They also raised concerns about the lack of action from the Centre and demanded a clear policy response.

Congress leaders interacted with traders in the CA Market area, urging them to support the protest. They collected signatures from shopkeepers and appealed to them to unite against the central government’s policies. The party stated that continuous tariff hikes by the U.S. could affect small traders and overall trade balance if not addressed promptly.