Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre: 'India's Interests Mortgaged to US' in Trade Deal

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News18•11-02-2026, 14:42
Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre: 'India's Interests Mortgaged to US' in Trade Deal
- •Rahul Gandhi criticized the India-US trade agreement as a 'surrender', alleging India's interests are mortgaged to America.
- •He highlighted concerns over reduced tariffs opening Indian markets, handing over data to US companies, and a 20-year tax holiday for foreign firms.
- •Gandhi warned against pitting Indian small-scale farmers against US mechanized agriculture, fearing devastation for the sector.
- •He expressed concern over the weakening textile sector, compromised energy security, and the budget's failure to address global developments or AI impact on IT jobs.
- •Rahul alleged the US is using India's data to maintain dollar dominance, questioning if the government is ashamed to mortgage 'Mother India's' interests.
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