The Crossbill Team
The Congress on Tuesday (February 25) criticized the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, calling them a violation of international trade norms.
The party also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a firm stand and remind US President Donald Trump that the "T" in WTO stands for "Trade" and not "Trump."
The sharp remarks came after President Trump announced that his government would soon impose reciprocal tariffs on countries like India and China.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to X to condemn the move, stating, "Reciprocal tariffs are a COMPLETE negation of all accepted principles of international trade. Mr. Modi should summon the courage to remind his good friend that the T in WTO stands for Trade not Trump."
Meanwhile, Congress media and publicity cell chief Pawan Khera raised five key concerns about the impact of increased imports from the US on Indian farmers, who constitute 45.76 percent of the workforce.
“How does the government plan to protect the interests of domestic farmers, who make up 45.76% of the workforce, in light of potential increased imports from the USA?” Khera wrote on X.
He questioned the government's strategy to protect their interests and demanded clarity on whether domestic policy changes, particularly the legalization of Minimum Support Price (MSP), would be considered to ensure basic income support for farmers.
“Will the government now consider changes in domestic policy, particularly the legalization of MSP, to provide basic income support to Indian farmers?” Khera asked.
He also asked what assurances the Indian government would secure to prevent India from becoming a dumping ground for cheap US agricultural imports.
Khera further inquired about the government's plans to safeguard the MSME sector, which is expected to face severe challenges due to costly exports and heightened competition from foreign products.
He also sought clarity on the overall impact that reciprocal tariffs would have on India's GDP.
With the opposition pressing the Modi government to take a decisive stance, the issue of retaliatory tariffs has become a major flashpoint in Indo-US trade relations.
The party also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a firm stand and remind US President Donald Trump that the "T" in WTO stands for "Trade" and not "Trump."
The sharp remarks came after President Trump announced that his government would soon impose reciprocal tariffs on countries like India and China.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to X to condemn the move, stating, "Reciprocal tariffs are a COMPLETE negation of all accepted principles of international trade. Mr. Modi should summon the courage to remind his good friend that the T in WTO stands for Trade not Trump."
Reciprocal tariffs are a COMPLETE negation of all accepted principles of international trade. Mr. Modi should summon the courage to remind his good friend that the T in WTO stands for Trade not Trump. https://t.co/tFUQuRWGtx
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) February 25, 2025
Meanwhile, Congress media and publicity cell chief Pawan Khera raised five key concerns about the impact of increased imports from the US on Indian farmers, who constitute 45.76 percent of the workforce.
“How does the government plan to protect the interests of domestic farmers, who make up 45.76% of the workforce, in light of potential increased imports from the USA?” Khera wrote on X.
He questioned the government's strategy to protect their interests and demanded clarity on whether domestic policy changes, particularly the legalization of Minimum Support Price (MSP), would be considered to ensure basic income support for farmers.
“Will the government now consider changes in domestic policy, particularly the legalization of MSP, to provide basic income support to Indian farmers?” Khera asked.
He also asked what assurances the Indian government would secure to prevent India from becoming a dumping ground for cheap US agricultural imports.
Khera further inquired about the government's plans to safeguard the MSME sector, which is expected to face severe challenges due to costly exports and heightened competition from foreign products.
He also sought clarity on the overall impact that reciprocal tariffs would have on India's GDP.
With the opposition pressing the Modi government to take a decisive stance, the issue of retaliatory tariffs has become a major flashpoint in Indo-US trade relations.
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