A bipartisan group of U.S. House Representatives is taking action to dismantle the substantial tariffs imposed on Indian imports. This legislative push aims to overturn President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration that led to duties as high as 50% on goods from India. The representatives argue that these tariffs are not only “illegal” but also detrimental, negatively impacting American workers, consumers, and the crucial trade relationship between the United States and India.
This significant challenge mirrors a recent bipartisan Senate initiative that sought to terminate similar tariffs on Brazil and curtail the executive branch’s broad use of emergency powers in trade matters. The proposed resolution specifically targets the rescission of additional “secondary” duties of 25% that were levied on India in late August 2025. These were imposed on top of existing reciprocal tariffs, collectively escalating the import duties on numerous products originating from India to a considerable 50%, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Lawmakers highlight the deep economic ties connecting their constituents to India. For instance, one representative emphasized the robust trade and investment links, as well as the significant Indian American community that contributes to the economy. Another pointed out that India is a vital partner, both culturally and strategically, and asserted that these “illegal tariffs” are essentially an added tax burden on ordinary citizens already grappling with increasing living expenses.