"Won't Compromise, Will Find New Markets": Shivraj Chouhan Slams US Tariffs

"Won't Compromise, Will Find New Markets": Shivraj Chouhan Slams US Tariffs

Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his determination to protect the interests of farmers despite tariff pressure and said it has been decided that there will be no compromise with the interests of the farming.

India Targets 50 New Markets Amid Rising US Tariffs

India has announced a plan to expand its export outreach to 50 countries, focusing on West Asia, Africa and other emerging markets, in response to steep US tariff hikes. The move follows Washington’s decision to charge a 25% tariff on Indian imports, with an additional 25% imposed on August 27, 2025, the highest rate since the Great Depression. The tariffs, justified by the US as a response to India’s continuous imports of subsidised Russian oil…

Don't worry about US tariffs, will explore new markets: Agriculture Minister Chouhan to farmers

New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday asked farmers "not to worry" about the current "testing times" due to higher US tariffs, saying the huge Indian market will explore new geographies for exporting farm produce. Asserting that India has taken a clear stand, Chouhan said what Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said recently -- that "he will not compromise the interests of the country's farmers even if he ha…