Donald Trump rakes up India tax issue says would impose reciprocal tax if voted to power

Former US President Donald Trump has criticized India's high tax rates, specifically targeting the tariffs on American products like Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and has threatened to impose reciprocal taxes if he is reelected in the 2024 presidential elections.

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