Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan's ‘American Brand Is in Toilet’ Claim as He Blasts Trump Tariffs on India
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warns that Trump's tariffs, now at 50%, risk undermining the U.S.-India partnership and may push India closer to China, threatening geopolitical balance.
- President Donald Trump enacted a 50% tariff on goods from India, which also includes a 25% surcharge specifically targeting Russian oil imports, with these measures taking effect on August 27, 2025.
- This tariff followed India's continued imports of Russian oil, prompting Washington’s steepest duty on any country and retaliation accusations.
- Jake Sullivan, who previously served as the US National Security Advisor, condemned the tariffs as a large-scale trade attack that undermines the United States' relationships with India and damages its standing with international partners.
- Sullivan said on The Bulwark Podcast, "America's brand is in the toilet," with allies seeing the US as an unreliable disruptor while China gains ground.
- The tariffs risk pushing India closer to China, potentially weakening US influence in Asia and straining a key strategic partnership.
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Trump’s tariff war puts US brand globally 'in the toilet' and pushes India closer to China: Jake Sullivan
Jake Sullivan criticizes Donald Trump's trade offensive against India, warning it could damage US-India relations and push India closer to China. Trump's tariffs, imposed in response to India's Russian oil imports, have strained ties and prompted India to seek closer relations with Beijing.
‘Leaders see US as big disruptor…country can't be counted on’: Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan slams Trump's tariffs
Jake Sullivan criticized Trump's 50% tariffs on India, claiming they damage U.S.-India relations and could push India closer to China. He warned that the tariffs harm America's global reputation and could lead to significant job losses in Indian industries reliant on U.S. exports.
Trump tariffs forced India to 'sit with China': Ex-NSA Jake Sullivan hits out at US Prez
The Trump administration has imposed a total of 50 per cent tariffs on India. It has been critical of India's decision to buy Russian oil amid the Ukraine war and alleged that New Delhi is selling it to the markets in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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