India US Trade Deal Protects Farmers, Dairy: Piyush Goyal
- India US trade deal keeps agriculture and dairy out of ambit
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The India US trade deal has protected the interests of Indian farmers and the dairy sector, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told the Lok Sabha. He said agricultural and dairy products remain outside the scope of the agreement. Therefore, sensitive sectors linked to food and farming stay secure under the deal.
Speaking in the House on Wednesday, Goyal said India had safeguarded key domestic interests during negotiations. He stated that the government gave full attention to food security and farming concerns while shaping the India US trade deal. According to him, the agreement balances global trade goals with national priorities.
The minister also said the partnership would open new doors for MSMEs, skilled workers, and industry. Meanwhile, he added that the deal would strengthen bilateral ties and support energy security. He stressed that energy security remains a top priority for 140 crore Indians. Therefore, the agreement holds long term value beyond trade figures.
Goyal said the trade deal “will simplify the reach to advanced technologies and help in realising India’s ‘Make in India for the World’, ‘Design in India for the World’ and ‘Innovate in India for the World’.” He explained that access to technology would support growth across sectors and improve India’s global manufacturing role.
However, his speech took place amid disruptions in the Lok Sabha. Opposition MPs created a ruckus and shouted slogans. As a result, the Speaker adjourned the House because business could not continue. Later, it was noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to respond to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address during the Budget Session.
The motion follows President Droupadi Murmu’s address to a joint sitting of both Houses on January 28. Earlier, Goyal said Prime Minister Modi had clinched the deal after long negotiations. He said Indian exports of labour intensive goods like seafood and textiles had suffered due to a 50 per cent punitive tariff imposed by the Trump administration.
“On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I want to thank PM Modi because this deal will bring a lot of opportunities for India’s economic growth, for farmers, poor, fishermen, women, and youth,” Goyal said. He also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of misleading the country and harming national progress.
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