India-US Trade Deal: No Harm to Farmers, Says Piyush Goyal Amid Opposition Criticism

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News18•07-02-2026, 16:12
India-US Trade Deal: No Harm to Farmers, Says Piyush Goyal Amid Opposition Criticism
- •Union Minister Piyush Goyal refutes opposition claims that the India-US trade agreement is anti-farmer, assuring no concessions on agricultural products.
- •Goyal states the agreement protects Indian farmers' interests and expands export opportunities for Indian industries, especially MSMEs.
- •Opposition parties, including Congress and AAP, express concern that reduced tariffs on US agricultural products could harm Indian farmers.
- •The finalized agreement sees the US reduce tariffs on Indian goods by 18%, while sensitive agricultural products are excluded from tariff reductions.
- •Goyal highlights the deal as an opportunity for Indian exporters to access the $30 trillion US market, boosting trade and investment.
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