‘How can there be 50% tariff …’: Kash Patel’s ‘Happy Independence Day India’ message receives sharp reactions

FBI Director Kash Patel X. “Happy Independence Day India,” extended his greetings with his personal handle on the occasion of 79th Independence Day, “Patel wrote while sharing the video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day celebrations in Red Fort, New Delhi. Patel’s desire fulfilled various reactions in the form of India and America and announced a 50 percent tariff on India as a punishment for buying oil from Russia amid a tariff war with President Donald Trump. Reactions reflected enmity over tariff trees, while many slammed Kash Patel for India’s wish. “How can 50% of tariffs be happy?” One wrote. “It’s still time to remove it,” another wrote.“Are you trying to blackmail India by buying Oil from the Russian Federation?” A third user wrote. Many people asked him to go back to India, although Kash Patel was born in New York. His parents are originally from Gujarat and they moved to Uganda, Canada and then to the US. US State Secretary Marco Rubio wished India on the occasion of India’s Independence Day as he called the Indo-US relations “resulting and far-reaching”. Rubio said in a statement, “The historical relationship between the world’s largest democracy and the oldest democracy in the world is resulting and far-reaching. Our shared vision unites our two countries for a more peaceful, prosperous and safe Indo-Pacific sector.”He said, “Our partnership promotes industries, promotes innovation, pushes the boundaries of important and emerging technologies, and extends into space. Working together, the United States and India will increase today’s modern challenges and ensure a bright future for our two countries,” he said.The US wished Pakistan on its Independence Day on 14 August and appreciated the “engagement of Pakistan on terrorism and trade”. “The United States appreciates Pakistan’s engagement on terrorism and trade. We are ready to discover new areas of economic cooperation, including important minerals and hydrocarbons, and dynamic trade participation that will promote a rich future for Americans and Pakistanis,” said Rubio.