'Standing Like a Wall for Farmers and Fishermen': PM Modi's Firm Stance Amid US Tariffs and FTA Pressure - The Statesman
India rejects U.S. demands for duty cuts on agricultural goods in trade talks to safeguard farmers amid U.S. plans to increase tariffs to 50%, officials said.
- On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his annual Independence Day address, reaffirming that India would firmly protect the interests of farmers and fishermen despite escalating US tariffs.
- This speech came after the United States raised import duties on products from India to 50%, effective August 27, amid stalled bilateral trade negotiations centered on obtaining concessions in agriculture and dairy sectors.
- Modi highlighted farmers' record grain production, Rs 4 lakh crore agro exports, government support schemes, and stressed self-reliance to safeguard national strength.
- He asserted that India will firmly defend the rights and interests of its farmers, fishermen, and livestock rearers without yielding, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance to protect the nation’s priorities.
- Modi’s statements suggest India will firmly oppose US trade pressures, maintain support for farmers, and emphasize domestic growth despite external tariff challenges.
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