Even as agriculture—and India’s continued purchase of Russian oil—emerges as a key sticking point in trade talks with the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers and fishermen, regardless of the personal cost. He stated in his M.S. address, "I know I will have to pay a huge price, but I am ready for it." International Swaminathan Centenary Conference. The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, which is demanding zero-duty access for all its agricultural and dairy products in the Indian market. Due to India's continued purchase of Russian oil, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% penalty on most imports, raising overall duties on some exports to 50%. Shrimp, one of India's most important exports to the United States, is one of the affected goods. Concerning the MS Modi stated, "Hamaare liye apane kisanon ka hit sarvochch praathamikata hai" at the Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in New Delhi. Bharat apne kisanon ke, pashupalakon ke, and machhuaaron bhai behnon ke hiton ke saath kabhi bhi samajhauta nahin karega are examples of Bharat's achievements. Aur, main janata hoon, vyaktigat roop se mujhe badee keemat chukaanee padegee lekin main isake lie taiyaar hoon. Aur, main janata hoon mere desh ke kisanon ke liye, mere desh ke machhuaaron ke liye, mere desh ke pashupaalakon ke liye, aaj Bharat taiyaar hai. (For us, the interests of our farmers are the highest priority. India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk. And I know that I will personally have to pay a very heavy price for this, but I am ready. Today, India is ready for my country's farmers, fishermen, and livestock farmers. The Prime Minister added, "We are constantly working on the goals of raising farmers' income, lowering the cost of cultivation, and creating new sources of income." "The strength of farmers has been recognized by our government as the foundation of the nation's progress." India has made it clear that agriculture and dairy remain non-negotiable in its ongoing trade talks with the United States. As reported by The Indian Express on July 26, New Delhi is unlikely to concede to Washington’s push for market access to genetically modified (GM) crops such as corn and soya. " Some things are fundamentally nonnegotiable. A source had stated, "We can't import GM," indicating India's firm stance. Agriculture continues to be one of the most contentious areas between the two countries, with the US Trade Representative (USTR) repeatedly raising concerns over India’s restrictions on GM imports, calling them discriminatory.
Concerning the MS, Modi stated, "Hamaare liye apane kisanon ka hit sarvochch praathamikata hai" at the Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in New Delhi. Bharat apne kisanon, pashupalakon aur machhuaaron bhai behnon ke hiton ke saath kabhi bhi samajhauta nahin karega. Aur, main janata hoon, vyaktigat roop se mujhe badee keemat chukaanee padegee lekin main isake lie taiyaar hoon. Aur, main janata hoon. Without desh, there would be no kisanon, no machhuaaron, and no pashupaalakon to represent Bharat. (For us, the interests of our farmers are the highest priority. India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk. And I know that I will personally have to pay a very heavy price for this, but I am ready. Today, India is ready for my country's farmers, fishermen, and livestock farmers.
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