'Why did India not wait?' Cong questions timing of US trade deal; cites SC tariff ruling

2026-02-22 - 14:23

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh questioned the Centre's decision to agree to a trade deal framework with Washington before the US Supreme Court ruled on Trump tariffs. He argued India could have negotiated from a stronger position had it waited for the court's verdict, which ultimately found the administration exceeded its authority on tariffs.