<h1>India defends economy as top five despite US tariffs and trade tensions with 25% penalties imposed</h1> A member of parliament from a political party responded to the US President's characterization of the Indian economy as 'dead,' asserting that India ranks among the top five global economies and is rapidly growing. This statement followed the US President's announcement of a 25% tariff and penalties on India, citing high tariffs and criticizing India's trade relations with another country. Opposition leaders supported the US President's remarks, accusing the current government of economic mismanagement and predicting that future trade agreements with the US will be heavily influenced by the US administration. The exchange highlights escalating trade tensions and political disagreements regarding the state of the Indian economy and international trade policies.