Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP over the framework of the trade deal with the United States, alleging that the Centre has "sold out the country."
The European Union has demanded that Washington honour its trade commitment and provide "full clarity" after the US President announced 15 per cent global tariffs following the Supreme Court's ruling to invalidate his previous tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday questioned the Centre over not waiting for the United States Supreme Court's ruling on Trump tariffs before agreeing to a trade deal framework with Washington.
"The two sides are of the view that the proposed visit of Indian Chief Negotiator and the team be scheduled after each side has had the time to evaluate the latest developments and its implications. The meeting will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient date," sources in the Commerce Min
"We'll have a Maha Kisan Maha Chaupal in Bhopal, in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, on 7th March, and later in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. We're in touch with farmers' organisations. We'll work with them too. Three black laws were withdrawn. It took 14-15 months, but PM Modi was forced to withdraw
Congress leader Imran Masood slammed the Central Government over the trade framework with the US, asserting that the ruling BJP is forcing America to enter Indian markets the way the East India Company entered in the past.
The Court ruled 6-3 that the administration exceeded its authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose broad-based import tariffs, affirming that the power to levy taxes resides primarily with Congress.
The India-US trade deal has left India with an effective 18.4% tariff burden, sparking criticism of the Modi government's concessions to the US. Pawan Khera slammed the deal as "all pain, no gain," pointing out that countries like Brazil refused to rush into a deal and are now vindicated.
"Rahul Gandhi is beginning to feel that instead of being the leader of an opposition party, he has become the leader of an anti-national party. Congress is busy maligning and insulting the country, which is a matter of concern for the country. Those involved in this should be charged with
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Saturday declared that the "shirtless" protest conducted by the Congress at the AI Impact Summit has shamed the nation.
Speaking from the protest, HS Lucky, Chandigarh Congress President, criticised the PM, stating that he favours other nations over India. He said that Congress "will not get scared" and will continue its protest against what he believed were "unjust policies" of the BJP government.
They have been arrested in connection with the AI Summit protest that was held at Bharat Mandapam on Friday. They were wearing T Shirts inscribed with the slogan 'India US Trade Deal Compromised'.