Former U.S. President Donald Trump stirred global headlines earlier this week when he announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, along with a penalty for India’s continued purchases of Russian oil and military equipment. The announcement, initially made on X (formerly Twitter) and Truth Social, triggered sharp reactions across diplomatic and financial circles—including a sell-off in Indian markets.
However, many users have since noticed that the post is no longer visible on Trump’s X account, prompting questions about whether the former president had second thoughts or was responding to backlash.
Yes, Trump’s X Post Was Deleted—But It Still Exists on Truth Social
While the original message appears to have been deleted from X, it remains fully visible and unaltered on Trump’s Truth Social account. In the post, Trump doubled down on his stance, accusing India of exploiting trade imbalances and deepening its ties with Russia, especially in defense and energy sectors.
Here’s the full text of Trump’s post on Truth Social:
“Remember, while India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country. Also, they have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia’s largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE — ALL THINGS NOT GOOD! INDIA WILL THEREFORE BE PAYING A TARIFF OF 25%, PLUS A PENALTY FOR THE ABOVE, STARTING ON AUGUST FIRST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. MAGA!”
Why It Matters
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The post clearly outlines Trump’s reasoning for the punitive trade action, citing India’s high tariffs, non-monetary barriers, and Russia alignment.
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The deletion from X could be an attempt to moderate the message across wider audiences, while retaining it on Truth Social—Trump’s preferred communication platform for his base.
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The tariff policy, which Trump says will take effect from August 1, is expected to hit Indian exports in critical sectors like pharmaceuticals, IT services, apparel, and auto parts.
What’s Next
There has been no official response from the Indian government, but internal consultations are reportedly underway. The situation has created uncertainty around U.S.-India trade relations, and it remains unclear whether Trump’s comments will translate into formal policy—especially as he is a presidential candidate, not currently in office.
Nonetheless, the markets are reacting. The GIFT Nifty saw a sharp dip following the initial announcement, and investor sentiment remains cautious.
Conclusion: While Trump did delete the tariff post from X, his position remains unchanged—and fully public—on Truth Social. The rhetoric signals a tough stance that could have implications not only for India-U.S. trade but also for the broader geopolitical balance ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.
