Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:36am on 07 Aug 2025,Thursday India Global
Responding to Donald Trump’s fresh 25% tariff hike on Indian exports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared, “India is ready for it,” affirming that the country would never compromise on farmers’ interests. Speaking at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi, Modi said, “For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority.” The U.S. now imposes a total 50% tariff on Indian goods, citing national security and India’s Russian oil imports. Trump’s administration had demanded more access to India’s agricultural markets, including dairy and grains, but India continues to resist due to concerns over domestic livelihoods. (PC: HT)
