Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan on Wednesday strongly criticized the United States for imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports, describing it as “a new imperial tool” aimed at punishing India for prioritizing its energy security. He argued that the move was political rather than trade-related, claiming Washington dealt more cautiously with China due to its dominance in global supply chains.In a statement, Haasan expressed support for exporters in sectors such as textiles, shrimp, gems and jewellery, and steel, urging both the Centre and State governments