Letters to the Editor dated July 31, 2025 - The Hindu BusinessLineSENSEX 81,185.58 -296.28NIFTY 24,768.35 -86.70CRUDEOIL 6,027.00 -149.00GOLD 98,011.00 -56.00SILVER 109,830.00 -3,034.00SENSEX 81,185.58 -296.28NIFTY 24,768.35 -86.70NIFTY 24,768.35 -86.70CRUDEOIL 6,027.00 -149.00CRUDEOIL 6,027.00 -149.00GOLD 98,011.00 -56.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>Updated - July 31, 2025 at 09:28 PM.‘Dead economies?’This refers to ‘India, Russia can take their ‘dead economies’ down together: Trump’ ( July 31). It was utter falsification on the part of the US President Trump to make such a claim hours after announcing 25 per cent tariffs on imports from India. Had it really been so, where was the need for him to be so much worried about the twin ‘dead economies’ of Russia and India?Truly speaking, this tariff imposition could hurt Trump more as India will defy his diktats and continue with its ‘trade and defence’ ties with Russia.India will safeguard its national interests and not cowed down by Trump’s who is behaving like a ‘super cop’.Russia, India and China must jointly resist Trump’s tariff threats.A GuptaNew DelhiDisastrous decisionIndia will be deeply disappointed with Trumps 25 per tariff imposition on India, citing baseless concerns over Russian imports.His short-sighted, punitive measures not only harm international relations but also betray the values of diplomacy and cooperation.India and the US have long been partners, and such aggressive actions jeopardize decades of goodwill.Trump’s rhetoric and lack of understanding of global trade dynamics will only lead to economic harm, further isolating the US from vital allies. His approach is nothing short of irresponsible and detrimental to global stability.Vijaykumar HKRaichurApropos ‘Trump slaps 25% tariff on India, adds penalty for buying Russian oils, arms’, (July 31). In a conspicuous manifestation of coercive economic statecraft, Trump’s draconian tariffs imposition, plus penalties for New Delhi’s strategic defence and energy engagements with Moscow — represents a calibrated assault on India’s trade architecture.This will hit export-oriented sectors including textiles, automotive components, leather goods, and agro-based commodities.India must now fortify sovereign trade frameworks and recalibrate its geopolitical alignments with prudence and resilience.N Sadhasiva ReddyBengaluruPublished on July 31, 2025Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }