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Congress says Modi must stop appeasing Trump and reject trade pact as it stands
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that Jairam Ramesh on June 23 said India need not be bamboozled into signing a deal heavily against its interests as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer visits New Delhi for two-day talks to finalise an interim agreement.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Trade deal terms may affect farm product prices.
- US tariff policy remains legally uncertain after SC ruling.
- Opposition warns against trebling US import commitments.
What's Happening
- Greer is in New Delhi on June 23-24 for talks.
- Congress attacked the proposed pact the same day.
- Trump said a deal is close after G-7 meeting.
Deal Dispute
- February joint statement promised tariff cuts to 18 per cent.
- US imposed temporary 10 per cent tariff after SC verdict.
- Section 301 probe outcomes are expected soon.
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