'Your Interest Is Paramount': PM Modi Assures Farmers, Small Businesses As Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs On India

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:38pm on 25 Aug 2025,Monday India Global

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured farmers, shopkeepers, and small entrepreneurs that their interests will be protected despite US tariffs. Speaking in Ahmedabad, Modi said, “Your interest is paramount. My government will not allow any harm to come to farmers or small businesses.” His remarks came after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, along with an additional penalty over Russian oil purchases. India called the move “unfair and unreasonable.” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed trade talks with Washington continue, but India will not compromise on protecting farmers, fishermen, dairy producers, and small entrepreneurs. (PC: News18 )

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