India-U.S. interim trade deal: ‘Namaste Trump scored over Howdy Modi’, says Congress
The Congress criticized the India-U.S. joint statement on an interim trade agreement, claiming it lacks details and that "all the hugs and photo-ops have not amounted to much." The statement announced a framework for reducing import duties on goods to boost trade, with India eliminating tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and agricultural products. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the agreement as strengthening "Make in India" and creating jobs, while U.S. President Donald Trump removed the 25% tariff imposed last August for purchasing Russian oil.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party accuses Prime Minister Modi of signing an interim trade agreement that they claim undermines India's economic self-reliance and benefits American agricultural producers.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The PDP in Jammu and Kashmir called for an all-party meeting to address the potential economic hardship of the apple sector due to the impact of the India-U.S. trade deal.
— The Hindu
Kharge, Rahul, to meet Congress leaders from five States and J&K on February 20 to plan strategy against India-U.S. trade deal
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