Ex-US Commerce Secretary Raimondo Criticizes Trump's Trade Policy
Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo criticized President Donald Trump's trade policy, calling it a 'big mistake' with India and other allies. She argued that the 'America First' policy has become 'America Alone,' weakening US global influence by alienating key partners like Europe and Japan.
Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo sharply criticized President Donald Trump's foreign and trade policies, warning that the US is making a significant mistake with India and other global allies. At the Harvard Kennedy School, Raimondo claimed that the Trump administration's approach has turned 'America First' into 'America Alone,' a policy she deemed disastrous as it erodes crucial economic and strategic partnerships. She emphasized the importance of strong alliances with Europe and Southeast Asia for effective global engagement. Raimondo's comments come amid heightened trade tensions between the US and India, following the Trump administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50% and impose additional duties due to India's purchase of Russian crude oil. She also expressed disagreement with both the Biden and Trump administrations on reshoring manufacturing, stating it is not feasible or advantageous for the US.
