New York: Amid Donald Trump's trade war policies, the White House has made a significant allegation against India. It claimed that India imposes high tariffs on American alcohol and agricultural products. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt stated that India levies a 150% import duty on American liquor. She revealed these statistics at a White House media briefing, highlighting the tariffs imposed by various countries on U.S. goods. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, she emphasized that India charges excessively high tariffs on American alcohol.
When asked about the ongoing trade war with Canada, she also commented on India. She accused Canada of deceiving the U.S. and its hardworking citizens. The press secretary claimed that Canada imposes excessively high tariffs on American people and workers. She presented a chart showing the tariffs imposed by countries like Canada, India, and Japan.
According to her, Canada imposes a 300% tariff on U.S. cheese and butter. The White House alleged that several countries, including Canada, India, and Japan, are implementing high tariffs on American goods, impacting U.S. industries and trade relations.