Lord Rami Ranger Slams Trump’s Tariffs
The House of Lords member warns that the "short-sighted" policy risks driving India closer to rivals and could harm global partnerships.
- Lord Rami Ranger, a member of the House of Lords, has criticized Donald Trump’s new tariff policy on Indian goods in an exclusive interview with ANM News.
- He called the move “short-sighted” and warned it could damage the relationship between the world’s two largest democracies.
- Ranger cautioned that the tariffs risk pushing India closer to rival powers like Russia and China.
GG News Bureau
London, 8th Aug: Lord Rami Ranger, a prominent British-Indian businessman and member of the House of Lords, has voiced strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose higher tariffs on Indian goods. In an exclusive interview with ANM News, Lord Ranger warned that the “short-sighted” policy could damage the mutual goodwill between the world’s two largest democracies.
Lord Ranger cautioned that such aggressive trade measures could inadvertently push India closer to rival powers like Russia and China. “If a country does not value your friendship, you are pushed into the opposite camp,” he said, referencing historical U.S. foreign policy missteps. He also warned that the tariffs could backfire economically within the U.S., potentially triggering inflation and product shortages while allowing countries like China and Vietnam to fill the void left by Indian exports.
Rather than retaliating with counter-tariffs, Lord Ranger urged India to focus on its “civilisational values” and promote self-reliance through the “Make in India” initiative. He recommended that India protect its sovereignty by resisting external pressure, build domestic manufacturing capabilities, and maintain peaceful, strategic dialogue with the U.S. He also praised the Indian diaspora in the United States as vital contributors to the nation’s growth.
Appealing directly to Donald Trump, Lord Ranger called for “maturity and respect” in the bilateral relationship. “We admire you, but let’s treat each other as equals,” he stated, urging a reconsideration of the policies that he believes could undermine a crucial global partnership.
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