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Target: President of the United States, US Trade Representative, and US Department of Treasury
Goal: We call on the US administration to immediately halt plans for secondary tariffs on India and to commit to fair, cooperative trade policies that prioritize people over profit.
The proposed 25% secondary tariffs on India for its energy trade with Russia are an act of economic coercion that will hurt ordinary people, not just governments. These tariffs threaten to escalate into a trade war, risking the livelihoods of farmers, exporters, and small businesses in both India and the United States.
India has already taken significant steps to diversify its energy imports, including a 51% increase in oil and gas imports from the US this year. Punitive tariffs disregard these efforts and undermine the spirit of international cooperation. Instead of imposing sanctions that deepen global divisions, the US should work with India to promote sustainable energy, fair trade, and mutual prosperity.
We demand an immediate halt to these unjust tariffs and a commitment to policies that support workers, farmers, and the environment in both nations.