‘Shooting Itself in the Foot’: US Economist Criticizes Trump’s India Tariff Move; Issues Brics Warning

American economist Richard Wolff believes that the aggressive trade tactics employed by the United States against India, such as increasing tariffs, could ultimately harm the US itself. In an interview with Russia Today, Wolff expressed his concern that the US’s ‘tough guy’ approach may backfire by prompting India to seek other markets for its exports. He warned that by escalating the trade tensions, the US is essentially ‘shooting itself in the foot’, potentially damaging its own economic interests in the long run.