<h1>US Imposes 27% Reciprocal Tariff on India as Opposition Criticizes Modi Government's Trade Negotiations</h1> Opposition parties criticized Prime Minister Modi over the US imposing a 27% reciprocal tariff on India. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated these tariffs would devastate sectors like auto, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Other opposition leaders called it a failure of negotiations and urged the government to 'develop a spine' in defending national interests. The US justified the tariffs by citing India's high duties on American goods. While expected to impact certain export sectors, experts note India faces lower tariffs than competitors like Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, and Thailand. A BJP representative responded that India has an independent foreign policy and will not yield to pressure.