“There is no doubt that Trump’s policies adversely affected India and Kerala, and they have severely impacted the state’s marine product exports,” stated the Kerala FM. Balagopal said that "unity of Keralites" was the greatest treasure and the guarantee for the future growth and prosperity of the state. It will also help to combat against the "highly venomous communal snakes" trying to destroy the unity of Kerala, he said. "There is no doubt that this has adversely affected India and Kerala as well. The minister further said that the central government yielding to Trump's threats have adversely affected the state's tax revenue.