Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Modi Defends Farmers Amidst US Trade Talks
The US and India are having trade disagreements, particularly about agriculture.
The US wants India to open its market to certain crops and dairy products.
This could hurt Indian farmers and dairy producers.
India's Prime Minister Modi has said he will protect the interests of farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk, even if it is costly, especially when it comes to tariffs.
Farmers are worried about genetically modified crops from the US, while dairy farmers worry about dairy imports.
Fisherfolk are also concerned due to tariffs on exports to the US.
PM Modi stated his government would not compromise on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk.
The statement was made during an international conference, amidst stalled trade talks with the US.
Farmers are concerned about potential imports of genetically modified crops from the US.
Livestock rearers oppose imports of milk powder, butter oil, and cheese.
Fisherfolk are concerned about the impact of potential tariffs on seafood exports to the US.
- Who
- PM Modi, the US government, and Indian farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk.
- What
- PM Modi addressed concerns about trade negotiations with the US impacting Indian farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk.
- When
- Thursday, at an international conference
- Where
- India and the United States
- Why
- The Prime Minister's statement responded to pressure from the US to open up India's market to American farm produce, including concerns about tariffs.
India's Perspective
US Perspective
Trade Negotiation Concerns
India's Perspective
Protecting the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fisherfolk.
US Perspective
US wants access to Indian markets for its agricultural products.
- Affected Groups
- Farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk
- US Pressure
- Open markets to American farm produce
- Crop of Concern
- Genetically modified (GM) soyabean and maize
- Dairy Industry Concern
- Imports of milk powder, butter oil, and cheese
- Fisherfolk Concern
- Tariffs on seafood exports to US
