Donald Trump Praises India's Economy After Shift in US-India Relations US President Donald Trump has recently praised India's economic performance, highlighting its robust growth and calling for lower interest rates to sustain progress. In a televised interview, Trump stated that India’s economy is experiencing significant growth, with rates around 7-8 percent, and emphasized that the United States should avoid using high interest rates as a benchmark for economic success. He argued that countries like India and the US should be allowed to grow without restrictive financial policies. This marks a notable shift from his earlier criticism of India’s economy, which he had labeled a “dead economy” during the previous year. The change in tone comes amid evolving dynamics in US-India trade relations. Trump previously imposed a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods in July 2023, citing concerns over India’s trade ties with Russia. This followed reports that Indian companies had imported Russian oil despite US sanctions. However, recent developments indicate a thaw in tensions. Both nations have reached near-agreement on a trade deal, with only a 1 percent gap remaining in negotiations. The Indian government has stated that the deal will be finalized by December, pending legal reviews. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the US to finalize the agreement, with US officials indicating that Trump plans to visit India in early 2024. Trump’s recent praise for India’s economy contrasts sharply with his earlier remarks. Last year, he had criticized India’s economic policies, accusing it of engaging in “dead economy” practices. The shift appears linked to India’s economic resilience, which has outpaced global averages.#trade_deal #india #donald_trump #narendra_modi #us_india_relations
'PM Modi is a deshdrohi': Rahul Gandhi repeats his 'sold India in US trade deal' claim In a two-pronged attack , Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and the RSS of destroying the Constitution with their "hate-filled thinking", while claiming the ruling TMC has failed in fulfilling its promise of providing jobs to the state's youth. Addressing poll rallies in Raiganj and Malda, Gandhi claimed that 84 lakh youths in Bengal have applied for the unemployment allowance promised by the Mamata Banerjee government. #Rahul_Gandhi #trade_deal #Rahul #sold_India #Gandhi_accused #ruling_TMC #hate-filled_thinking #two-pronged_attack #Gandhi_repeats #providing_jobs
Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi 'betrayed the country' by signing US trade deal Rahul said the entry of large and mechanised American agricultural corporations into the Indian market would put small farmers under severe pressure and could lead to "devastation" in the agricultural sector. He further alleged that the country’s energy sector had been compromised and claimed that US President Donald Trump had obtained Indian data through the agreement. #Rahul_Gandhi #trade_deal #deal_Rahul #American_agricultural #mechanised_American #agricultural_corporations #put_small #small_farmers #severe_pressure #Indian_market
'Death warrant for farmers': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi at Pujab rally; questions Indo-US trade deal Rahul Gandhi questioned PM Modi's swift Indo-US trade deal, alleging it harms Indian farmers and industries. He claimed the Prime Minister gave away data and guaranteed annual purchases of US products. Gandhi also alleged a lack of political response to Chinese border movements, citing an unpublished book by a former Army Chief. #Rahul_Gandhi #trade_deal #Indian_farmers #Indo-US_trade #deal_Rahul #Pujab_rally #Death_warrant #Modi_swift #harms_Indian #questions_Indo-US
'Let me tell you what shame is': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, flags US trade deal & Epstein files #Rahul_Gandhi #Epstein_files #trade_deal #Rahul #Gandhi_attacks
Put US trade deal ‘on hold’, renegotiate, Cong tells govt #deal #trade_deal #Cong #renegotiate #Put
Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi reply to 5 'simple queries' on India-US trade deal #Rahul_Gandhi #trade_deal #Modi_reply #Gandhi_demands #simple_queries'
Govt cheating cotton farmers, textile exporters in US trade deal, says Rahul Gandhi #Rahul_Gandhi #trade_deal #Govt_cheating #cotton_farmers #textile_exporters
'Master at telling lies': Rahul slams PM Modi over India-US trade deal, flags impact on farmers Rahul Gandhi slammed the India-US trade deal, calling PM Modi 'Narendra Surrender Modi' and warning of harm to cotton farmers and textile exporters. He alleged a trap where India faces an 18% tariff on garments while Bangladesh gets 0% by importing US cotton, potentially hurting Indian farmers. Minister Piyush Goyal refuted these claims, stating farmers' interests are protected. #Rahul_Gandhi #Modi #trade_deal #India-US_trade #Narendra_Surrender #Surrender_Modi #Gandhi_slammed #Rahul_slams #telling_lies #flags_impact
'Not a fair fight': Rahul targets PM Modi, calls US trade deal 'one-sided pressure' on farmers Rahul Gandhi criticized the India-US trade deal, dubbing PM Modi as "Narendra Surrender Modi" and accusing him of betraying farmers. He argued the agreement creates an unfair fight for country's farmers against subsidized foreign crops. Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Shivraj Singh Chouhan refuted these claims, calling them baseless and accusing Gandhi of misleading the public. #Rahul_Gandhi #deal #Modi #trade_deal #India-US_trade #farmers_Rahul #Narendra_Surrender #Surrender_Modi #Rahul_targets #one-sided_pressure
Promises loud, Budgets grand, but delivery absent: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the India-US interim trade deal, calling it a "pre-committed purchase agreement" that lacks reciprocity. He argued that Union ministers have failed to provide clear details on the agreement's scale, timeline, or fiscal impact. Tharoor also described the Union Budget as an "underwhelming" and "squandered opportunity." #Congress #Shashi_Tharoor #Shashi #trade_deal #Promises_loud #Tharoor_Congress #delivery_absent #pre-committed_purchase #lacks_reciprocity #Budgets_grand
US trade deal will bite into Kashmiri apples: J&K CM Omar Abdullah #trade_deal #Omar_Abdullah #Kashmiri_apples #Abdullah #Kashmiri
Congress calls pact a surrender, says something being hidden Congress criticized the India-US trade deal framework as a "surrender," citing concerns over unspecified "additional products" for tariff reductions. Leaders argued the deal is heavily tilted towards the US and will negatively impact farmers, highlighting a lack of transparency in the agreement's details. #trade_deal #India-US_trade #citing_concerns #additional_products #Congress_calls #hidden_Congress #Congress_criticized #tariff_reductions #calls_pact #deal_framework
Strengthens ‘Make in India’: PM Modi hails India-US trade deal; thanks Trump #Modi_hails #trade_deal #Strengthens #Make #India’
‘People of India have right to know’: Mallikarjun Kharge questions secrecy around US trade deal, seeks clarity in Parliament Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the India-US trade deal's announcement, citing a lack of parliamentary and public consultation. He contrasted it with the transparent Indo-US civil nuclear agreement. Kharge raised concerns about potential compromises, zero tariffs on US imports, and the impact on Indian farmers and Russia oil trade, demanding full disclosure. #Mallikarjun_Kharge #trade_deal #Parliament_Congress #chief_Mallikarjun #Congress_chief #deal_announcement #seeks_clarity #public_consultation #Mallikarjun #questions_secrecy
Evening news wrap: PM Modi hails India-US trade deal at NDA meet; Russia fires over 70 missiles, 450 drones at Ukraine; & more Prime Minister Modi hailed the India-US trade deal as a significant national benefit, while Rahul Gandhi alleged it was signed under pressure. Meanwhile, Russia intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, causing widespread heating outages. In India, eight opposition MPs faced suspension from Lok Sabha for disruptive behavior. Pakistan's defence minister highlighted challenges in Balochistan amidst rising militant violence. #Rahul_Gandhi #Prime_Minister #Modi_hails #trade_deal #India-US_trade #NDA_meet #Modi_hailed #Gandhi_alleged #Russia_fires #national_benefit
'A big decision that would benefit everyone': PM Modi on India-US trade deal at NDA meet Prime Minister Modi hailed the India-US trade deal as a significant decision benefiting all citizens. The agreement, announced by President Trump, will see the US reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%. India is expected to eliminate its tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US products, potentially boosting trade significantly. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Modi #President_Trump #Modi #trade_deal #India-US_trade #NDA_meet #meet_Prime #Modi_hailed #big_decision
'PM under pressure': Rahul Gandhi links Adani, Epstein to India-US trade deal #Rahul_Gandhi #trade_deal #links_Adani #Gandhi_links #Rahul
‘Just like ceasefire…’: Congress demands full details of India-US trade deal; fires four questions to Centre The Congress party has urged the Central government to disclose the full details of the India-US trade agreement, questioning its impact on farmers, industry, and the "Make in India" initiative. Concerns were raised over India reportedly agreeing to zero tariffs on US goods and potentially halting Russian oil purchases. #Congress #trade_agreement #trade_deal #full_details #India-US_trade #Central_government #Congress_demands #Congress_party #demands_full #details
'Mogambo khush hai': Congress jabs PM Modi over Trump's announcement of India-US trade deal #Mogambo_khush #Congress_jabs #Trump_announcement #khush_hai #trade_deal
