<h1>Opposition slams government after US raises tariffs to 50%, warns of Rs2.17 lakh crore loss and mass job cuts</h1> The ruling government faces criticism from the opposition leader after the US administration's additional 25% tariff on Indian goods-raising total levies to 50%-took effect on Aug. 27, 2025; the opposition calls the tariffs a consequence of a superficial foreign policy and warns of severe economic fallout, citing an estimated initial loss of Rs 2.17 lakh crore across 10 sectors, a near 1% GDP hit, and widespread job losses: about 500,000 in textiles, 150,000-200,000 in gems and jewellery, roughly 100,000 diamond-worker layoffs already, and risks to 0.5 million shrimp farmers plus 2.5 million indirectly affected; a homeland security draft order sets the tariffs' effective timing.