Former Australian PM Tony Abbott criticized the United States’ trade approach towards India, saying that punitive tariffs imposed on New Delhi were unfair, especially as other countries like China and Europe did not face similar measures. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Abbott said he supports President Trump but believes the move against India was a misstep.

"I am a supporter of President Trump, but I think he misplayed his hand with India recently when he imposed those punitive tariffs, particularly given there are other countries that are cheating here, especially China, that didn't get the same kind of treatment," NDTV quoted him as saying.

Abbott described the 50% tariff on Indian goods as a temporary setback and expressed hope that the issue could be resolved quickly.

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