In the middle of American tariffs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech, independence from Hradec Red Fort, sent US President Donald Trump a strong news that he stands like a wall against any politics that hurts farmers, fishermen, cattle breeders who are the country’s priority.
His comments come at a time when the United States is pushing India to further open its agricultural market, while imposing another 25% tariff that the US described as a “fine” for the ongoing purchase of Russian oil in India.
PM Modi said, “If there is some policy against Indian farmers, fishermen, cattle breeders, Modi stands like a wall.”
“Today, when economic selfishness is growing in a global situation every day, an hour is needed when we do not sit over these crises. Himmat to Saath Apni Lakeer Ko Lambi Karein … If we set out on this journey, we will not be able to get involved,” he added.
Trump slapped another 25% tariff on Indian goods along with repressive measures in response to other Indian imports of Russian oil. This step comes despite earlier expectations of the interim trade agreement on India-USA, which could help avoid steep tariffs.
In response to this development, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry began extensive consultations with exporters, industrial bodies and the relevant parties. The aim is to evaluate the potential impact of new US business actions and to formulate an effective reaction strategy. The aim of these discussions is to ensure the interests of a wide range of Indian economics, including farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, industrialists, exporters, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises (MSME) and others closely related to the industrial and export sector.
India’s reaction to American tariffs
India issued a statement that she called “unfair, unauthorized and unduly” and said, “We have already clarified our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factories and carried out to ensure energy security of 1.4 billion people …”
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