Donald Trump tariffs US President Donald Trump is facing criticism within his own party over tariffs. Republican leader Nikki Haley has called the tariffs imposed on India wrong and expressed concern. She has called the rift in the India-US partnership a big mistake.

US President Donald Trump is surrounded in his own country over tariffs. His own party Republican leader Nikki Haley has called the tariffs imposed on India extremely wrong and worrying. Haley has called the rift in the partnership between India and the US a "big mistake" on the part of Washington.

Trump and PM Modi should meet

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said that America's top priority should be to bring India-US relations back on track, and she also called for a direct meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

China will come closer to India

In an article published in Newsweek on Wednesday, Nikki Haley warned that any rift in India-US relations would give China an opportunity to get closer to India and push Washington away. Nikki further said that both the countries will have to come together to face China.

India's progress is in America's interest...

Nikki Haley said that partnership between America and India should not be a big deal to face China. Helping India to stand strong in front of the neighboring country both economically and militarily will serve America's interests.

India should find a solution to Russian oil: Nikki Haley

Haley also urged India to take Trump's statement on Russian oil seriously and find a solution to it in collaboration with the White House. Let us tell you that Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on India for buying Russian oil, which is in addition to the 25 percent duty already imposed on the import of Indian goods.

She said that America should also focus on resolving differences with India and improving relations.

Haley wrote, "The most urgent priority must be to reduce the rift between the two countries, which will require direct talks between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sooner the better."