Arvind Kejriwal Accuses Modi Government of Betraying Farmers by Waiving Import Duty on American Cotton

News Analysis India — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Following the postponement of his Kisan Mahapanchayat in Chotila due to heavy rainfall, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal addressed a press conference in Ahmedabad, sharply criticizing the Modi government. He stated that the central government’s decision to eliminate the 11% import duty on American cotton has made it significantly cheaper, by ₹15–20 per kg, compared to Indian cotton. Kejriwal warned that this move will force Indian farmers to sell their crop at prices lower than ₹900 per 20 kgs, potentially driving them to suicide. He further alleged that Prime Minister Modi is prioritizing the interests of Adani and appeasing Trump, and demanded the immediate reinstatement of the 11% duty, a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2100 per 20 kg for cotton, and subsidies for seeds and fertilizers.

Trump Calls India ‘Most Tariffed Nation,’ Justifies 50% Duty

News Analysis India — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

President Donald Trump, during a Wednesday interview on The Scott Jennings Radio Show, stated India had offered a “no tariff” deal. He defended his decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, claiming superior knowledge of tariffs. Trump criticized India, labeling it the “most tariffed nation” globally. He asserted that China, India, and Brazil all employ tariffs that negatively impact the United States. He further claimed that India’s offer of zero tariffs came about because of his own tariff policies. Earlier, he had described the trade relationship between the two nations as “totally one-sided.”

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Arvind Kejriwal Accuses Modi Government of Betraying Farmers by Waiving Import Duty on American Cotton

Trump Calls India ‘Most Tariffed Nation,’ Justifies 50% Duty