New Delhi : Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stressed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would meekly bow to the deadline amid a deadlock over the trade deal. Gandhi’s reaction came as Union Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that India would enter into a trade agreement with the US only if its interests were protected.
Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants. Mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to the Trump tariff deadline, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha tweeted. Trump, who has previously called India a big abuser of tariffs and a tariff king, had announced a 26% duty on Indian products as part of his April 2 Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs.
The Trump administration’s demand for wider access to the dairy sector, which employs over 80 million people in India, has also been a bone of contention. On the other hand, India has demanded greater access to US labour-intensive industries, including textiles, gems and jewellery, leather goods, and chemicals.
The issue has not been resolved despite India’s negotiating team, led by special secretary Rajesh Agarwal, extending their stay in Washington for discussions. Goyal underscored that India would not compromise the interests of farm and dairy sectors. India never enters into trade deals based on deadlines or time pressure.
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