In a major bipartisan push, three members of the US House of Representatives introduced a resolution on Friday to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration that imposed tariffs of up to 50% on imports from India. The lawmakers described the tariffs as “illegal” and harmful to both American workers and bilateral trade relations.
The resolution, led by Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, follows a similar Senate measure aimed at ending tariffs on Brazil and limiting the President’s unilateral trade powers. The new proposal seeks to rescind the additional 25% “secondary” duties imposed on Indian goods on August 27, 2025, which, combined with earlier tariffs, pushed duties on many Indian-origin products to 50% under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Congresswoman Ross emphasized North Carolina’s economic ties with India, noting that Indian companies have invested over a billion dollars in the state, creating thousands of jobs in sectors like life sciences and technology. Congressman Veasey called India an “important cultural, economic, and strategic partner,” adding that the tariffs acted as a tax on everyday Americans already struggling with rising costs.
Indian-American Congressman Krishnamoorthi described the tariffs as “counterproductive,” highlighting their negative impact on supply chains, workers, and consumer prices. He stressed that removing the duties would help strengthen US-India economic and security cooperation.
The resolution is part of a broader Democratic effort in Congress to challenge Trump’s unilateral trade measures and reclaim constitutional authority over trade decisions. Earlier in August, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, and increased it by another 25% days later, taking the total to 50%.
If passed, the move would mark a significant step in restoring stable trade relations between the two countries and easing economic pressure on both American businesses and Indian exporters.
