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PM Modi Again Assures Farmers, Small Scale Industries Amid Trump Tariffs: ‘Pressure on Us May Increase but...'
Prime Minister Modi emphasized unwavering support for farmers and small producers amid rising US tariffs, stating the government will endure heavy costs to protect their interests.
- On Monday, August 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government will never let harm come to small entrepreneurs, farmers and cattle rearers during a public event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- With trade talks stalled, the United States President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% and imposed an additional 25% levy on crude oil-linked imports.
- Low-Margin industries like gems and jewellery, textiles and seafood face risk, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged prioritising purchases of 'Made in India' goods.
- The Prime Minister's Office will convene a high-level meeting on August 26 to review measures for Indian exporters as India must find new suppliers for one-third of its oil imports by Aug. 27.
- New Delhi has openly rebuked the US tariffs as 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'; senior officials including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Moscow.
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'No matter how much pressure comes': PM Modi vows to protect small entrepreneurs, farmers as Trump tariff looms
Modi on Monday said India will withstand the upcoming US tariff pressure, stressing that his government will continue to strengthen the country’s resilience and protect the interests of small entrepreneurs, farmers and livestock rearers.
"Pressure May Rise, But We Will Bear It": PM Modi Ahead Of US Tariff Deadline
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted he can't compromise on interests of farmers, cattle-rearers, small-scale industries, cautioning "pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it".
Modi Champions Swadeshi Amid Tariff Tensions
Modi Champions Swadeshi Amid Tariff Tensions Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly stated his refusal to compromise on the interests of farmers, cattle-rearers, and small-scale industries despite increasing international pressure. His comments come in the wake of the US's decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods.In Ahmedabad, during a public address where he unveiled several developmental projects, Modi took a striking stance ag…
PM Modi again assures farmers, small scale industries amid Trump tariffs: ‘Pressure on us may increase but...'
PM Modi Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed that the interests of farmers and small industries are paramount amid Trump tariffs. He emphasised the government's commitment to protect these sectors during his visit to Gujarat.
PM Modi on US tariffs: 'No matter how much pressure comes, will not allow harm to farmers'
In an indirect reference to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his government will never let any harm come to the small entrepreneurs, farmers, and animal keepers. He added that no matter how much pressure comes, his government will keep increasing strength to withstand it. Will keep increasing our strength: PM Modi on US tariffs "Today in the world, everyone is busy doing politics based on…
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