As Trump slaps 25% tariff on India, desis flood internet with memes
As Donald Trump declared a tariff of 25% on India, the internet could not keep calm and have been posting numerous memes.
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Former US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods, alongside additional penalties, citing India's “strenuous and obnoxious” trade practices. The move marks a sharp escalation in trade rhetoric as Trump seeks to realign American economic priorities ahead of a potential return to office.
In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “Remember, while India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country.”
Trump also criticised India’s continued arms and energy trade with Russia, America’s primary geopolitical rival. While reaffirming the bilateral relationship with India as friendly, his tone underscored frustration with what he described as unfair trade practices and strategic alignment with Russia.
In a geopolitical twist, the United States has simultaneously softened its stance towards Pakistan, signalling its intention to explore a petroleum deal with India’s neighbour, potentially leveraging Pakistan’s untapped energy reserves.
The announcement sparked a wave of memes and commentary across Indian social media, with netizens mocking the tariff hike and questioning the political motivations behind the move. After Donald Trump declared a tariff of 25% on India, the internet could not keep calm and have been posting numerous memes
"how much tarrif are you imposing on India?"
— safed naag (@IndieKnopfler) July 30, 2025
Trump: pic.twitter.com/qgfFK5e5Fw
This is how tariffs episode looks like ???? pic.twitter.com/by24F1KNBu
— Meme Farmer (@craziestlazy) July 31, 2025
Bal Narendra after his close phraand Dolund slapped a 25% tariff on India ???? pic.twitter.com/zZHU3l4XNx
— Jawaharlal Nehru (Satire) (@The_Nehru) July 30, 2025
Trump calling India a “dead economy” while standing on 1.5% GDP growth, that’s rich!
— Shikha ???????? (@Shikha5144) July 31, 2025
⁰Meanwhile, PM Modi leads India at 6.4% growth and rising!
This isn’t just economic success - it’s a slap to every ignorant critic preaching doom from their own sinking ship…… pic.twitter.com/fzFKyTXM3k
People's are making memes after #trump impose 25% tariff on indian goods pic.twitter.com/ISVA7eMSph
— Positive X (@Thepositivex) July 31, 2025
#TrumpTariffs #GiftNifty #Nifty50 #BankNifty #StockMarket#Trump (in yellow shirt): 25% tariff on India. And penalty too.#India (in black suit): pic.twitter.com/0GSxkr92yD
— Wave Tattva (@WaveTattva) July 30, 2025
Modi Trump Funny Meme ????????
— Kshitiz Suri (@imsimplysuri) August 1, 2025
Modi Trump Funny Meme!
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil.
???? Thoughts @RahulGandhi
Meme is just for fun!#modi #trump #25tarrif #tarrif #usa #tariffwar #india #russia #meme #SimplySuri pic.twitter.com/f7jFzGQTEt
