India, Aug. 7 -- Several Opposition parties have launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, raising the total duties to 50 per cent.

While criticism poured in from across party lines, the issue also triggered a rare moment of bipartisan unity. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi labelled Donald Trump a "bully" and accused him of using economic pressure tactics.

"Trump's 50% tariff is economic blackmail - an attempt to bully India into an unfair trade deal," Rahul Gandhi posted on X on Wednesday night.

"PM Modi better not let his weakness override the interests of the Indian people," the Congress MP added.

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