Ottawa, March 27 – With former U.S. President Donald Trump set to impose Reciprocal Tariffs from April 2, India and Canada have decided to collaborate to counter the impact. Trump has justified the tariff as a response against countries that “exploit” the U.S..
According to Bloomberg sources, India and Canada are also planning to reinstate their diplomatic representatives after recalling them last year due to tensions over the Khalistan issue.
USCIRF Report Draws Controversy
A recent U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) report has sparked a new debate by comparing India to Vietnam’s communist regime. The report suggests that both countries should be designated as nations of particular concern, despite their strategic importance to countering China. It also claims a rise in attacks on religious minorities in India in 2024, accusing Indian authorities of misusing laws against civil society groups, religious minorities, and journalists.
Indian Intelligence Agency Under Scrutiny
Since 2023, India has faced allegations of targeting Khalistan separatists in the U.S. and Canada. The Biden administration has accused former Indian intelligence officer Vikas Yadav of plotting an assassination on U.S. soil. However, India has strongly denied these claims, maintaining that Khalistani separatists pose a security threat.
