The Congress on Monday (September 1, 2025) slammed the government over the GDP numbers for April-June 2025, saying they have led to "irrational exuberance" and the “Trump tariff shock” is simply not reflected in them, as its real consequence will begin to get felt in the second quarter.
Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said the front-loading of exports to the U.S. by exporters attempting to escape tariffs has actually boosted export growth and therefore the headline GDP number.
