President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India while NASA and ISRO launched a radar system into space as part of a joint operation. The tariff was justified by Trump's claims against India for purchasing Russian oil. The launch involved the NISAR satellite, described as the most sophisticated radar ever built by the U.S., which will enhance the understanding of Earth changes. The Indian media reacted negatively, questioning the rationale behind the tariff amidst U.S. efforts to strengthen ties with Asia and counterbalance China.
The science of NISAR will advance our understanding of the Earth system with cutting-edge technology capable of studying changes in land and ice - changes as small as a centimeter, in any weather and in both darkness and light.
Tariffs on India can seem like a strange policy, especially, given the desire to pivot to Asia and balance China.
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