Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly stated that India will never compromise on interest of farmers, even if the country has to bear economic consequences. This remark follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50%.
At the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi, PM Modi said, “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers. I know we’ll have to pay a heavy price for it, and I am ready for it.”
Trump’s executive order cites India’s continued import of Russian oil as a national security concern. The new 25% tariff will take effect 21 days after August 7 and applies to nearly all Indian goods, excluding those already in transit or meeting exemption criteria.
India Stands Firm Against Trade Pressure
The India will never compromise on interest of farmers statement comes amid US efforts to push India to open its agricultural market for products like corn, soybeans, and cotton. India has rejected this demand, prioritizing the livelihoods of its farmers over foreign trade pressure.
According to ANI, India has been resisting these demands due to concerns over domestic livelihoods and the impact on its agriculture and dairy sectors. Trump’s order allows future changes, depending on how India or Russia respond to the US’s concerns.
PM Modi’s stance signals that India’s food security and farmer welfare will not be traded for economic deals. His statement has sent a strong message globally.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to MS Swaminathan
PM Modi also released a commemorative stamp and coin in honour of MS Swaminathan, India’s leading agricultural scientist. Known as the Father of the Green Revolution, he helped India achieve self-sufficiency in food production during the 1960s.
Swaminathan was born on August 7, 1925, in Kumbakonam, and passed away on September 28, 2023, in Chennai at the age of 98. His legacy reinforces why India will never compromise on interest of farmers, especially in times of global economic tension.
❓ FAQs
Q: Why did Modi say India will never compromise on interest of farmers?
A: He was responding to Trump’s 50% tariff hike, defending India’s decision to protect its farmers.
Q: What are the new US tariffs on India?
A: The US imposed an additional 25%, raising total tariffs to 50%, effective 21 days after August 7.
Q: Who was MS Swaminathan?
A: He was a renowned agri-scientist and pioneer of India’s Green Revolution, honoured by Modi at the event.
Q: Is India opening its agriculture market to the US?
A: No. PM Modi clearly stated that India will never compromise on interest of farmers, resisting US pressure.
