India’s planned official visit to the United States has been postponed, according to a senior government official, as both countries assess the implications of a recent US Supreme Court decision. Authorities are reviewing the impact of the landmark ruling and will determine a mutually convenient date for the visit soon.
The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s broad reciprocal tariff measures, ruling that the executive branch had overstepped its constitutional authority by using emergency powers to impose wide-ranging import duties. In a 6-3 decision, the judges concluded that Trump’s tariffs on numerous products imported from multiple countries were not legally supported under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While the ruling invalidates a majority of the tariffs introduced during Trump’s tenure, some measures remain unaffected.
In response to the ruling, President Trump called the decision a “disgrace” and expressed his discontent during a meeting with governors. He simultaneously affirmed that he has a contingency plan to address the setback. Following this, on Saturday, Trump announced on Truth Social that global tariffs would increase from 10% to 15% on selected countries, many of which he claimed had long taken advantage of the United States without facing retribution until his administration.
In India, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed that the government will carefully examine the Supreme Court’s verdict before issuing any formal response. Speaking to the press, Joshi emphasized that any official statement will come from the Commerce Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs. He noted that he has only reviewed media reports and that the ministries are actively studying the implications of the ruling and recent US administrative actions.
The Commerce Ministry acknowledged both the Supreme Court verdict and President Trump’s announcement, stating that officials are reviewing the developments to evaluate potential effects on India-US trade. The postponement of India’s visit reflects the government’s cautious approach, as both nations work to understand the broader impact on international trade relations.
