US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian imports sparked criticism. Congress leaders like P Chidambaram questioned the effectiveness of 'Dosti' over diplomacy. Jairam Ramesh highlighted potential setbacks to India-US relations. The Centre responded by stating it is studying the implications and remains committed to protecting national interests.
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