Farmers’ Interests Top Priority: PM Modi
New Delhi: On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that farmers remained the priority of India with a strong message against the tariffs brought by the United States, and that the country would never endanger the interests of the country.
PM Modi, “For us, the interest of our farmers is our biggest priority. India will never compromise the interests of farmers, fishermen and milk farmers. I know we need to pay a heavy price for this and I’m ready for it. India is ready for it.” He said.
His words come in the midst of the chaos of the chaos on the Trump administration, which increases the tariff imposition from India to 50 percent. During the commercial negotiations, the United States was pressing for further access to India’s agricultural market, private corn, soybeans and cotton.
However, India has resisted the opening of the agricultural sector and dairy products due to concerns about internal livelihoods and potential effects on farmers.
In the early hours of Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that brings 25 percent more tariffs from India for imports.
