Afghanistan, Aug. 8 -- Indian PM Modi firmly stated he will not compromise on farmers' interests, despite the U.S. imposing steep new tariffs on Indian agricultural exports.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made his first remarks following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods. Modi declared he would not compromise on the interests of Indian farmers, even if it came at a high personal or political cost.
Trump recently introduced an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total tariffs against New Delhi to 50%. While Modi did not directly mention the U.S. move, his comments were seen as a firm stance in response.
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