New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Senior agriculture experts and award-winning farmers have supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong message defending Indian farmers' interests, after the United States announced an additional 25 per cent increase in tariffs on Indian goods.

Reacting to the ongoing trade tensions, Senior Agriculture Scientist Anupam Varma said the Prime Minister had sent the "right message" to the world and that the government must not compromise on farmer welfare.

Speaking to ANI, Varma said, "PM Modi is giving 100% correct message, not only to the country but to the world. The interest of the farmers is primary for us... We cannot compromise on the interests of the farmers. PM is absolutely right."

Pooja Sharma, a Rashtrapa...