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Nadda Slams Congress Over India-US Trade Deal Row in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister JP Nadda assured the Rajya Sabha that the government will issue a suo motu statement and hold a discussion on the India-US trade deal. He strongly criticised the Congress and opposition alliance for their sloganeering, calling it irresponsible and threatening to democracy. The deal in question has reportedly reduced tariffs on Indian exports to the US from 25% to 18%. The Congress has demanded full details, expressing concerns about the impact on Indian industry and the security of farmers if markets are opened.

Key Points: India-US Trade Deal: Govt to Issue Statement, Says Nadda

  • Govt to issue statement on trade deal
  • Nadda criticises Congress behaviour
  • Deal reduces tariffs on Indian exports
  • Congress questions farmer security
  • Announcement followed Trump-Modi tweets
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"Govt will issue suo moto statement on India-US trade deal": JP Nadda in Rajya Sabha

JP Nadda assures a suo motu statement on the India-US trade agreement in Rajya Sabha, criticising Congress for "irresponsible" sloganeering.

"When the government is ready to give a detailed statement, this attitude of Congress and the INDI alliance is wrong. - JP Nadda"

New Delhi, February 3

Amid sloganeering from the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha over the India-US deal, Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday assured that the central government will issue a suo motu statement, sharing the details of the deal and is also ready to hold a discussion in the house.

"Late last night, the US President tweeted on tariffs and referred to PM Modi as a true friend. After this, the PM tweeted, thanking the US President and on trade. The government will issue a suo motu statement on this trade deal and also hold a discussion on it," JP Nadda said in Rajya Sabha.

He further lashed out at Congress over their objection to the trade deal, terming their sloganeering in the house as "irresponsible behaviour" which he believed is "threatening for democracy."

"When the government is ready to give a detailed statement, this attitude of Congress and the INDI alliance is wrong. Their way is threatening to democracy. This is Congress's irresponsible behaviour. It is their frustration which is speaking," he said.

This comes after India and the US reached a trade agreement that reduced tariffs on Indian exports to 18 per cent from 25 per cent.

However, Congress has demanded the complete details of the India-US trade deal, raising questions over several key aspects, such as claims of the agriculture sector being opened up, calling for the reduction of tariffs to "zero", and a pause on the purchase of Russian oil, as claimed by US President Donald Trump.

In a post on X, Congress first questioned the manner of the deal announcement, then delved into the details shared by Donald Trump. The party said that reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers against the US to 'zero will "impact" India and also questioned how opening the agriculture sector would ensure the "security of farmers"

"Just like the ceasefire, the announcement of the trade deal was also made by US President Trump. It has been stated that the trade deal is being done 'on Modi's request'," Congress said.

"Trump says that India will move to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers against the United States to 'zero'. It seems India has agreed to completely open our market for America. This will impact Indian industry, traders and farmers. There is talk of opening the agriculture sector for America in the statement as well. What exactly is the deal? How have the security and interests of our farmers been ensured?" they asked.

- ANI

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Priya S
I appreciate that the govt is ready to give a statement. But the concerns raised by the opposition are valid. What does "opening the agriculture sector" mean for our farmers? We need guarantees on MSP and protection from cheap imports. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Why is the announcement coming from a US President's tweet first? Shouldn't our own government inform the people of India before telling the world? This "suo moto" statement feels like damage control after Trump's post. The process matters.
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Sarah B
Strong ties with the US are crucial for India's growth in technology and defense. A trade deal that reduces barriers is a step in the right direction. Hope it brings more jobs and investment here.
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Karthik V
Sloganeering in Parliament when the minister is speaking is indeed irresponsible. Whether you support the deal or not, have a civilized debate. This is not a *mohalla* committee. Both sides need to maintain the dignity of the house.
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Michael C
The mention of reducing tariffs to "zero" is concerning. We've seen what happened to local industries in other countries with such agreements. India must protect its manufacturing and agriculture. The complete text must be made public.
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Ananya R
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