India caves - Newspaper
Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, leading to a backlash from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his supporters who believed India was untouchable. However, Ajit Doval, Modi’s National Security Adviser, traveled to the US and met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss trade talks. Despite attempts by the Indian government to portray itself as unyielding, India ultimately agreed to reduce tariffs on US goods and dismantle barriers in exchange for concessions from Trump. This deal significantly favors the US while leaving India with a weakened position on the global stage.
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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