Bangladesh, March 5 -- In a bold move that signals escalating trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced on March 5 that Washington will impose reciprocal tariffs on all imports from India, effective April 2. The decision follows what Trump has described as “very unfair” tariff practices by India and other countries, including China and the European Union. This latest tariff measure underscores the increasingly protectionist stance of the Trump administration as it seeks to redress what it views as longstanding trade imbalances.

During a joint session of Congress, Trump expressed frustration over the high tariffs imposed by various nations on American goods, singling out Indias automobile sector. “India charges...