Rahul Gandhi Slams India-US Trade Deal: Claims Farmers and Exporters Cheated

Rahul Gandhi accuses the Indian government of harming cotton farmers and textile exporters due to the India-US trade deal. He highlights the 18% tariff on Indian garments and the zero percent benefit given to Bangladesh as unjust, predicting severe repercussions for both sectors.

In a notable critique, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Indian government of betraying cotton farmers and textile exporters in the aftermath of the India-US interim trade deal. He argued the pact might dangerously impact these sectors.

Using social media as his platform, Gandhi alleged that the government failed to safeguard the interests of these groups. Instead, he claims the agreement provides undue advantage to Bangladesh, which benefits from zero percent tariff for garments exported to the US.

Gandhi warns that if India were to import American cotton, it would devastate local farming, while not doing so could harm the textile industry. The sectors, he emphasizes, are crucial to India's economy and millions of livelihoods, urging for better negotiations that balance national interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)