Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly defended the country's farmers, stating he will never compromise their interests even if it costs him politically. His remarks came shortly after US President Donald Trump imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods, citing India's continued purchase of Russian oil. Modi emphasized that the welfare of farmers, the dairy sector, and fishermen remains his top priority.

Trump's tariff hike, announced Thursday, effectively doubled existing duties on Indian exports to the United States. The move marks one of the highest levies imposed on any US trade partner. Although Modi did not mention the US directly in his comments, he hinted at the growing strain between New Delhi and W...