Amid Tariff Clash, PM Modi's 'Import, Export' Message And Dangerous Dependence On…| Independence Day
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 12:37 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
Amid escalating trade tensions with the United States, triggered by Donald Trump slapping 50% tariff on Indian goods, Modi warned against the dangers of excessive dependence on other countries. “Those who rely too much on others invite a big question mark over their freedom. The real misfortune begins when dependence becomes a habit,” he said. Reiterating that self-reliance is not just about imports, exports, or currency, Modi stressed it was tied to a nation’s capabilities.
