New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of failing to protect Indian interests in the wake of the United States' decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian exports.

In a post on X, Kharge criticised what he called Modi's "superficial foreign policy engagements," saying that they have only "hurt the interests of the country".

"Your dear friend 'Abki Baar, Trump Sarkar' has imposed 50% Tariffs on India, starting today. We will lose an estimated Rs 2.17 lakh crore as the first jolt to this Tariff, across 10 sectors alone. Our farmers, especially cotton growers, are badly hit.

"You had said you are ready to pay any 'personal price' to protect them, but you have done...