{"id":1299620,"date":"2025-08-31T19:25:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T13:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1299620"},"modified":"2025-08-31T19:30:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T14:00:46","slug":"trump-imposed-50-tariff-on-india-because-pm-modi-said-no-to-his-noble-prize-nomination-nyt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/trump-imposed-50-tariff-on-india-because-pm-modi-said-no-to-his-noble-prize-nomination-nyt\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Imposed 50% Tariff On India Because PM Modi Said &#8216;No&#8217; To His Nobel Prize Nomination &#8211; NYT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to <em>The New York Times<\/em>, tensions peaked after a June 17 phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump reportedly claimed he had \u201csolved\u201d the India-Pakistan military conflict and suggested Pakistan might nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize. Modi firmly rejected this, clarifying the ceasefire was arranged directly between New Delhi and Islamabad. The pushback left Modi frustrated, but Trump repeated his claims publicly, worsening relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-7.24.25\u202fPM-1024x570.png\" alt=\"Trump Imposed 50% Tariff On India Because PM Modi Said 'No' To His Noble Prize Nomination - NYT\" class=\"wp-image-1299631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-7.24.25\u202fPM-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-7.24.25\u202fPM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-7.24.25\u202fPM-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-7.24.25\u202fPM-1536x856.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-7.24.25\u202fPM.png 1892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White House Invite and Rebuff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The call came soon after Trump invited Modi to the White House, aiming for a joint appearance with Pakistan\u2019s Army Chief Asim Munir. Modi turned down the invitation, citing a scheduled visit to Croatia, and publicly emphasized his refusal. Indian officials viewed Trump\u2019s engagement with Munir as legitimizing a figure accused of backing terror activities, further straining ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escalating Tariff War<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.financialexpress.com\/business\/modi-snubbed-trumps-noble-demand-during-phone-call-fallout-soured-ties-3962228\/lite\/\">fallout<\/a>, the U.S. imposed steep tariffs on Indian imports\u2014starting at 25 per cent and later doubling to 50 per cent\u2014citing India\u2019s continued purchase of Russian oil. The tariffs disproportionately hit India compared to other countries, fueling perceptions in New Delhi that Washington was unfairly targeting its economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immigration and Visa Pressures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strained relations extended beyond trade and diplomacy. Trump\u2019s administration increased deportations of undocumented Indian immigrants, tightened student visa rules, and escalated scrutiny on H-1B visa holders. These measures directly impacted thousands of Indian families, adding another layer of unease to the bilateral relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modi\u2019s Pivot Towards the East<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amid the friction, Modi travelled to China to meet President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin. The move is seen as a signal of India recalibrating its diplomatic strategy and strengthening eastern partnerships at a time when ties with Washington appear to be at their weakest point in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-asia-india-49079716\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to The New York Times, tensions peaked after a June 17 phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump reportedly claimed he had \u201csolved\u201d the India-Pakistan military conflict and suggested Pakistan might nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize. 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