India-US Trade Deal: Fine Print Separates Fear From Facts

India-US trade deal: Farmer network objects to agricultural imports, call for strike on February 12

Tariff concessions on US agricultural products will affect domestic producers and also let in genetically-modified feed and grain, said the ASHA-Kisan Swaraj.

India-US trade deal: Fine print separates fear from facts

India and the US have announced an interim trade framework. Government officials clarify that a projected $500 billion in purchases from the US is an intention, not a binding commitment. India's strategic autonomy in energy sourcing and protection for its agriculture sector remain intact. Trade decisions will be guided by commercial logic.

India’s agriculture sector is completely protected under trade deal with US: Chauhan

Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan assures complete protection for Indian farmers in the India-US trade deal, excluding harmful products.

The $500 Billion India–US Trade Deal: Has India Truly Gained? Access Restored, Autonomy Tested

When the United States and India unveiled their interim trade framework, the headline number dominated the conversation: American tariffs on Indian goods, which had climbed to a punitive 50%, would now fall to 18%. For exporters battered over the past months, the relief was immediate. Markets responded positively. The rupee steadied. Industrial lobbies breathed easier. …

India-US Trade Deal: Relief or Long-Term Risk?

The recent announcement of an interim trade deal framework between India and the United States marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship, yet it also raises critical questions about the balance of benefits and the long-term strategic implications for India. On the surface, the agreement appears to offer substantial relief to Indian traders, with the U.S. Source

Congress alleges Indo-US trade pact ‘betrayal’ with India - News Today

The Congress claimed on Saturday that the Indo-US trade pact is “not a deal but a surrender” of the country’s self-esteem and interests, and that it is a betrayal of India and its people. Addressing a press conference here, Congress’s media and publicity department head Pawan Khera also claimed that India will soon become a dumping ground for American products and it will hurt the interests of the farmers and small and medium industries here. “…