‘India Ready for It’: PM Modi’s firm stand after 50% tariff of Donald Trump; Pledge to protect the interests of farmers. Bharat News
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats to India’s threats, stating that India will “never compromise in the interest of farmers”. Speaking at the Ms. Swaminathan Shatabdi International Conference, PM Modi said, “For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority. India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers.” Without the name of the United States or Trump, PM Modi indicated that he knew about the cost of taking such a stand. The Prime Minister said, “I know that we will have to pay a heavy price for this and I am ready for it. India is ready for it.” PM Modi’s comment was followed by Trump, in addition to 25 percent tariffs declared last week, India was imposed another 25 percent levy on Wednesday for the purchase of Russian oil, leaving the total duties levied by the US in any country in the world to 50 percent.The additional 25 percent of the duty will be applicable after 21 days or 27 August.Read | 50% tariff of Trump: ‘Crude Bulling’, Congress says; Announces ‘India will go away’Reacting to Trump in addition to Trump, the Ministry of External Affairs (Mea) said in a statement that it is “extremely unfortunate” that America should choose to put additional tariffs on India for those tasks that many other countries are taking in their national interest.The MEA’s statement said, “We have already made our position clear on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on factors and India’s 1.4 billion people have been done with the overall objective of ensuring energy security,” the statement of the MEA said.“We reiterate that these tasks are inappropriate, inappropriate and unfair. India will take all the tasks necessary to protect its national interests,” said this.Also read 50% Tariff: Donald Trump was asked why he was excluding India on Russian oil? His ‘secondary restriction’ warning
