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Rajeev Shukla, Shashi Tharoor contradict Rahul Gandhi's stance on economy

IndiaTimes Thursday, 31 July 2025 ()
Amidst Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's "dead economy" remark, Congress leaders like Rajeev Shukla and Shashi Tharoor offered differing perspectives. Shukla refuted Trump's assessment, emphasizing India's economic strength and past reforms. Tharoor viewed US tariffs as a potential bargaining tactic during ongoing trade negotiations, urging support for negotiators while acknowledging potential damage to exports if a favorable deal isn't reached.
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