US EditionUS-India trade deal: Union ministers accuse Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies
Union ministers assert the India-US interim trade deal fully protects major crops and agriculture, opening large markets that benefit farmers and the textile sector, officials said.
- On Friday, Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Shivraj Singh Chouhan rejected Rahul Gandhi's allegations after his video on X, insisting the India–US interim trade agreement fully safeguards farmers' interests and describing Gandhi as `immature` and lacking economic understanding.
- Rahul Gandhi posted a video accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being `anti-farmer` and met farmer organisations in Parliament to warn the deal threatens cotton farmers and textile exporters.
- Goyal said roughly half of India's U.S. exports will enter duty-free, with reciprocal tariffs on selected Indian goods set at 18%.
- Parliamentary sources said scrutiny will continue as Gandhi's remarks led to Lok Sabha disruptions and Nishikant Dubey challenged Gandhi to a debate.
- With scrutiny set to continue, ministers stressed protections for dairy and poultry and said major crops including wheat, corn, rice, soybean and coarse cereals face no tariff concessions, ensuring rural issues stay central in Parliament.
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BJP's Nishikant Dubey challenges Rahul Gandhi over his allegations on cotton, textile sector in India-US trade deal
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday challenged Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his allegations regarding the India-US interim trade agreement, which Gandhi said would hurt India's cotton farmers and textile exporters.
Rahul Gandhi Meets Farmers, Sparks Debate On Trade Deal
On 14 February 2026, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with representatives of farmer organisations in Parliament. During the meeting, Gandhi discussed concerns related to the India-US interim trade agreement, highlighting issues such as rising costs, inflation, and uncertainty over minimum support prices. He asserted that the agreement posed a direct threat to the livelihoods of Indian farmers, particularly in the context of increased competitio…
Rahul Gandhi Meets Farmers On India-US Deal. "Stage-Managed," Says BJP
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Rahul Gandhi's narrative is fake, stage-managed: Piyush Goyal on impact of US-India deal on farmers
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his claims about the India-US trade agreement, labelling them as 'baseless' and describing him as a 'habitual liar'. Piyush Goyal took to the social media platform X with a video message and said, "Annadata Devo Bhava! Under PM Narendra Modi ji's leadership, our farmers will always be secure, empowered, and prosperous." He further alleged that Rahul …
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