Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Sunday criticised the government over the India-US interim trade agreement, calling it "highly imbalanced" and a "unilateral deal."
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday hailed the India-US Interim Trade Framework Agreement, which significantly reduces tariffs on Indian exported goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the trade agreement with the United States will not harm Indian farmers, while the US has reduced tariffs on several Indian farm exports to zero.
President and MD of Airbus India and South Asia, Jurgen Westermeier, on Sunday, hailed the framework for the interim Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States, calling it a "runway for Indian suppliers to scale globally".
Addressing a campaign rally at the Thakurgaon Government High School ground, Rahman said the Bangladesh Nationalist (BNP) aimed to reconstruct the country with the "support, love and strength" of the people.
Addressing a public rally in Karimnagar, Owaisi claimed that US President Donald Trump has warned that the US could impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on India if it imports oil from Russia, directly or indirectly.
Speaking to reporters in Kochi, Venugopal said, "We are all in the dark. The Parliament was also taken into confidence. Even now, we don't know the details of the agreement. How many agricultural projects are going to suffer? How many farmers are going to suffer?"
Speaking to ANI, Sachdev said that India intended to increase imports, which could impact local pricing and production, and that tariff reductions on American produce would mean more competition for domestic growers but more variety for Indian consumers.
While speaking with ANI, Rajesh Rokde, Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council, said, "The Gem and Jewellery industry is very happy with the agreement, and it going to give us big benefits. We have been in discussions with the government on the issue for a long time and
Speaking to ANI, Sachdev said the US decision to reduce duties from a peak of 50% to 18% has removed a major irritant in bilateral ties, which had strained relations since April's Liberation Day announcement by US President Donald Trump. India had initially faced a 25% reciprocal tariff, fol
In a telephonic interview with ANI, Chidambaram responded to questions on the government's claims regarding the deal, and said, "what has been announced is neither a bilateral trade agreement nor an interim agreement, but merely a framework for a possible interim agreement in the future."
"Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, this is a landmark deal between India and the US. This is a historic deal. The 50 per cent tariff has been cut down to 18 per cent. Trade will thrive, industries of people will thrive, and employment opportunities will increase," he said.