Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:20am on 15 Aug 2025,Friday India Global
On India’s 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi reaffirmed his unwavering support for farmers amid escalating trade tensions with the US. Responding to US President Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian exports that imposed over India’s continued Russian oil purchases, Modi declared India would never compromise on the interests of farmers, dairy workers, and fishermen. He emphasized readiness to pay a “heavy personal price” to protect domestic agriculture. The tariffs, which target pharmaceuticals, auto parts, and steel, have strained US-India relations. Modi’s speech underscored food sovereignty, religious norms, and economic self-reliance. India rejected US demands for deeper market access, especially in dairy and GM crops, calling the tariffs “unjustified and unreasonable.”
