‘Modi standing like wall in front of any policy…’ : PM’s bold message to US on ‘Independence Day’ amid Trump’s tariff war

NEW DELHI : Amid ongoing tariff tensions between India and the United States, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a strong message reaffirming his government’s commitment to protecting the interests of India’s agricultural community.

Addressing the nation, PM Modi stated that farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen remain a top priority for the country. He firmly declared that he would oppose any policy that poses a threat to their livelihoods, saying, “Modi will stand like a wall against any move that harms them.”

“Today, when economic selfishness is rising day by day in the global situation, it is the need of the hour that we don’t sit crying over those crises. Himmat ke saath apni lakeer ko lambi karein…If we take that path, no selfishness will not able to entangle us,” he added.

Stressing his unwavering stance, the Prime Minister assured that India would never make compromises when it comes to safeguarding its farmers and rural workers. His statement comes amid a tariff war led by US President Donald Trump, who has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods. Without naming the US or Trump, PM Modi also highlighted the need for ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in a world full of uncertainties and new challenges.

In reaction to these developments, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has begun extensive consultations with exporters, industry bodies, and relevant stakeholders. The objective is to evaluate the potential impact of the new US trade actions and to formulate an effective response strategy. These discussions aim to safeguard the interests of a broad spectrum of the Indian economy, including farmers, laborers, entrepreneurs, industrialists, exporters, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and others closely linked to the industrial and export sectors.

India’s response to US tariffs
Calling it “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable”, India issued a statement, saying, “We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact our imports are based on market factors and done with the objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people.”