Opposition leaders criticized Prime Minister Modi over the US's 27 percent tariff on Indian goods. Rahul Gandhi and other MPs warned of severe impacts on industries like automobiles and pharmaceuticals. They urged the government to respond strongly, highlighting the economic risks and questioning Modi's handling of US relations.
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