Congress Criticizes U.S.-India Trade Deal

10 UPDATES · 9 DAYS · 20 FEB 2026 — 28 FEB 2026

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Latest · 28 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi criticized the India-U.S. interim trade deal, alleging it will harm Indian farmers despite a prior commitment from Prime Minister Modi.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trade deal with the U.S., including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, and their respective parties unless they are direct developments of this specific criticism and trade deal.

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20Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi on India-U.S. trade deal: Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in ‘grips, chokes’ placed on PM Modi

21Feb

The Hindu

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs, leading Congress to accuse Prime Minister Modi of imposing a one-sided trade deal.

22Feb

The Hindu

The Congress criticized the interim U.S.-India trade deal, calling for renegotiation due to confusion following the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs.

23Feb

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi's accusations of "shameful" politics, while the Congress condemned the arrests of its youth wing leaders.

24Feb

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi criticized the India-U.S. trade deal, alleging it harms Indian farmers and was signed without proper consultation.

25Feb

The Hindu

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Rahul Gandhi of engaging in a compromised mission, citing foreign trips without security agency notification and ties to anti-India elements.

The Hindu

Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Mohan Yadav refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims about the Modi government's pressure on the Indo-U.S. trade deal, arguing that the Nehru-Gandhi family prioritizes politics over national interest.

26Feb

The Hindu

Rajasthan Congress MLAs protested against Prime Minister Modi, wearing t-shirts with the slogan "PM is compromised," citing concerns about the India-U.S. trade deal's impact on farmers and small traders.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi criticizes Prime Minister Modi for prioritizing U.S. trade deal benefits over farmers' well-being.

28Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi criticized the India-U.S. interim trade deal, alleging it will harm Indian farmers despite a prior commitment from Prime Minister Modi.

Story concluded