Trump Lowers India Tariffs After Oil Talks with Modi

GOP Votes Against President's Tariff Policy

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on India after talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who agreed to boost U.S. oil purchases. This move comes amid Republican backlash in Congress over Trump's tariff policy, which has been described as a "significant tax" on American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers.

Why it matters

Trump's tariff policy has faced growing opposition from his own party, with Republicans voting against the president's approach. This highlights the political and economic challenges the administration is facing over its trade actions, which have drawn criticism for hurting American businesses and consumers.

The details

In the latest development, Trump has lowered tariffs on India after negotiating an agreement for India to increase its purchases of U.S. oil. This comes as Republican lawmakers have increasingly pushed back against the president's use of tariffs, which they argue are damaging the economy.

  • On February 11, 2026, President Trump announced the tariff cuts on India.

The players

President Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States who has pursued an aggressive tariff policy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister of India who agreed to boost U.S. oil purchases in exchange for lower tariffs.

Republican Congress

Members of the Republican Party in the U.S. Congress who have voted against President Trump's tariff policy.

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What they’re saying

“significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying.”

— Republican Congress (wn.com)

What’s next

The details of the new tariff agreement between the U.S. and India are still being finalized, and Congress will continue to scrutinize the administration's trade policy.

The takeaway

Trump's move to lower tariffs on India demonstrates the political and economic pressures he faces over his aggressive trade actions, which have drawn criticism from his own party for hurting American businesses and consumers.