WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has taken a tough stand against India. Trump's latest announcement is that if India continues to impose high taxes on American products, we will also impose higher taxes. While talking to the media, Trump sharply criticized India's method of taxing American products. Trump had recently announced that he would deport illegal Indian immigrants and terminate birthright citizenship as soon as he assumes office. These decisions will affect tens of thousands of Indians. There are indications that there will be tougher measures against India again. Trump was very close to India and Prime Minister Modi when he first became president.

If they (India) tax us, we will also tax them in the same way. If India imposes 100% tax, we will tax them in the same way. Along with India, some countries including Brazil also

impose more tax. There will be no compromise with them also,' Trump said. He said reciprocal tariffs would be the cornerstone of his administration's economic policies.

Trump also gave clear indications about trade disputes with China, Mexico, and Canada. Trump hinted that may impose a 25 percent tax on all products imported from Canada and Mexico. Trump's previous demand was that both countries take strong measures to eliminate drug trafficking and immigration into the United States. He also indicated that strong measures would be taken if they did not.

With Trump's repeated threat, Canada has started moves to increase border security. Reports said that 1.3 billion Canadian dollars have been invested for this. It has also been decided to subject products exported to the United States to strict inspection to prevent drug trafficking. It remains to be seen whether this will change Trump's mind. Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, is a bitter enemy of Trump's close ally Elon Musk. It is expected that this will have a significant impact on the relationship between the two countries.