Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Baba Ramdev Calls Tariffs 'Terrorism,' Warns of Economic War
A famous yoga teacher named Baba Ramdev said that when countries put extra taxes, called tariffs, on goods from other countries, it's like they are being mean and scary, calling it 'terrorism.'
He thinks this could lead to a big economic fight, like a World War III.
Baba Ramdev feels that powerful countries can be greedy and want to take over, which isn't fair to poorer countries.
He also talked about a good idea from India called 'Swadeshi,' which means supporting things made in your own country.
This idea is about everyone helping each other and sharing, not just one country getting all the power and money.
He mentioned that great Indian leaders from the past also believed in supporting your own country and helping everyone.
Baba Ramdev described tariffs imposed by countries like the US as 'terrorism' and a potential cause for World War III.
He criticized the 'imperialist' and 'expansionist' tendencies of powerful nations, warning against the concentration of global power and wealth.
Ramdev advocated for the philosophy of 'Swadeshi,' emphasizing self-reliance and the collective upliftment of all, contrasting it with US economic policies.
He highlighted that 'Swadeshi' has historical roots in India, promoted by figures like Maharishi Dayanand and Swami Vivekananda.
The US has imposed tariffs on Indian imports, with India negotiating trade deals while asserting its right to determine its energy sourcing strategy.
- Who
- Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev
- What
- Slams economic policy of imposing tariffs, calling them 'terrorism' and warning of an economic war.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Ramdev believes tariffs are a form of 'terrorism' that leads to inequality, injustice, exploitation, and conflict, contrasting this with the philosophy of Swadeshi which promotes self-reliance and collective upliftment.
Baba Ramdev's View
US Economic Policy & India's Stance
Nature of Tariffs
Baba Ramdev's View
Tariffs are a form of 'terrorism' and 'economic war' that can lead to global conflict and inequality, driven by 'imperialist' and 'expansionist' tendencies of powerful nations.
US Economic Policy & India's Stance
Tariffs are a tool of economic policy to protect domestic industries and address trade imbalances. India is engaged in trade deal discussions with the US while asserting its sovereign right to manage energy imports.
Economic Philosophy
Baba Ramdev's View
Advocates for 'Swadeshi,' a philosophy of self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and collective upliftment, aiming to foster equality and shared prosperity.
US Economic Policy & India's Stance
The US employs tariffs as part of its trade strategy. India's energy policy prioritizes safeguarding consumer interests and ensuring stable prices through diversified sourcing.
- Speaker
- Baba Ramdev (Co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved)
- Criticism
- Economic policy of imposing tariffs by powerful nations.
- Characterization of Tariffs
- 'Terrorism', 'deadly', 'economic war'.
- Potential Consequence
- Economic war, compared to World War III.
- Proposed Alternative Philosophy
- Swadeshi (philosophy of self-reliance and collective upliftment).
- US Tariffs on Indian Imports
- 25% tariff, plus an additional 25% duty on Russian crude oil purchases.
- Historical Advocates of Swadeshi
- Maharishi Dayanand, Swami Vivekananda.
