Congress Criticizes Government Over India-US Interim Trade Deal, Citing 'Namaste Trump' vs 'Howdy Modi'
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Congress Slams India-US Trade Deal: "Namaste Trump Wins Over Howdy Modi"
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News18•07-02-2026, 13:46
Congress Slams India-US Trade Deal: "Namaste Trump Wins Over Howdy Modi"
•Congress criticizes India-US interim trade framework, alleging diplomatic optics over national interests.
•Jairam Ramesh claims the agreement lacks substantive details and favors Washington, stating "Namaste Trump jeete, Howdy Modi haare."
•Concerns raised about market access for US agriculture and energy, with little assurance for India's services, labor mobility, or tariff relief.
•Allegations that India may be pressured to reduce Russian oil imports, face tariffs, and that US agricultural imports will disadvantage Indian farmers.
•AAP's Sanjay Singh and Congress's Pawan Khera call the deal an "immense betrayal" and "humiliating failure," warning of increased trade deficit and harm to farmers.