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šŸ¤‘ Modi vs Trump: India Not a ā€œDead Economyā€ šŸ’„

TL;DR:Ā Trump called India’s economy "dead" in a jab over Russian oil deals. PM Modi hit back—India’s now world’s 5th largest economy and still booming šŸ“ˆ. Desi youth caught in the crossfire of global flex wars?

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Modi Fires Back at Trump’s ā€œDead Economyā€ Jibe šŸ”„

Donald Trump stirred the pot again šŸ„„ā€”this time, calling India’s economy ā€œdeadā€ during a campaign rant over India buying discounted Russian oil .

Modi didn’t take it lying down. On 2 Aug 2025, the PM slammed the remark, saying:

ā€œIndia is now the 5th largest economy, set to be top 3 globally soon. Our youth are powering startups, exports, and innovation.ā€

India's GDP is projected to hit $4.1 trillionĀ this year (IMF data) šŸ’ø. Trump’s barb, made during a Fox News interview, was intended to justify new US tariff threatsĀ against countries importing Russian crude—including India.

But wait… isn’t India doing what’s best for its pocket? šŸ’°

Flashback: Why’s Trump Mad at Us Again?

Since Russia’s Ukraine war, India’s been buying cheap Russian oil—saving ₹35,000 croreĀ in fuel import bills last year (2024 Govt Estimates) .

This has irked the US and EU, who say it undermines their sanctions. Trump, gunning for a second term, used the issue to rally nationalist voters—painting India as ā€œprofiting off American weakness.ā€

Classic election-season geopolitics?

Youth Angle: What Does It Mean for Us? šŸ§‘ā€šŸ’¼

If Trump wins and imposes tariffs, Indian tech and pharma exports to the US could face hurdles. That means:

šŸ’» Fewer jobs in #ITšŸ’Š Tougher times for #Pharma startups🧾 Costlier #StudentVisas if trade ties sour Hiked prices for US goods in India

But on the flip side, India’s energy savings from Russian oilĀ has kept domestic petrol and diesel prices somewhatĀ in check—a small win for delivery boys and Ola-Uber drivers .

So is Trump wrong… or just loud?

MediaFx Take

Trump’s tantrum is part of a larger East vs West trade cold war. India’s playing its own game—buying smart, selling sharp .

But youth and the middle class must stay alert. Global drama = Local impact.

From visa delays to layoffs, the next US Prez can shake our wallets.

As always, the fight isn’t between Modi and Trump. It’s between profit and peopleĀ .


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