Ro Khanna, a Democratic Congressman with Indian heritage, has been subjected to online criticism after speaking out against former President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 50% tariff on India. Khanna also accused Trump of undermining the strategic alliance between the United States and India, linking it to Prime Minister Modi’s purported unwillingness to nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. Khanna appealed to Indian-Americans to share their perspectives on the matter. He expressed his concern on X, stating that Trump was undermining 30 years of bipartisan work aimed at strengthening the US-India partnership. He highlighted that Trump had implemented higher tariffs on India compared to China, prompting a query about the views of Indian-Americans who had voted for Trump. The Congressman’s remarks triggered varied responses, including criticism.
