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Protect Indian Farmers and Workers: Reject Unfair US Tariffs and Defend Livelihoods
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Target: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Goal: Urge the Government of India to reject any trade agreement that compromises the rights and livelihoods of Indian farmers, dairy workers, and small producers, and to demand the immediate removal of punitive US tariffs.
The livelihoods of India's farmers, dairy workers, fishermen, and small producers are under threat due to the recent imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods by the United States. These tariffs, described as a 'penalty' for India's sovereign economic decisions, have the potential to devastate rural economies, undermine food security, and force vulnerable communities into deeper poverty.
While the government has pledged to 'stand like a wall' against policies that harm farmers, ongoing trade negotiations with the US risk opening up our agricultural and dairy markets to foreign competition, putting millions at risk. The US demands for market access serve corporate interests at the expense of Indian livelihoods and food sovereignty.
We call on the Government of India to reject any trade deal that compromises our farmers and workers, and to demand the immediate reversal of unjust tariffs. The voices of farmers, dairy workers, and rural communities must be at the center of all trade policy decisions. India's economic future depends on protecting those who feed and sustain us.
Key Demands
- Reject any Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) provisions that open Indian agricultural and dairy markets to unfair foreign competition.
- Demand the immediate removal of the 25% US tariff on Indian goods and refuse to negotiate under economic coercion.
- Ensure full and transparent consultation with farmers, dairy workers, and rural communities in all trade negotiations.
- Prioritize policies that protect and strengthen the livelihoods of small producers, MSMEs, and rural workers.
- Defend India's right to food sovereignty and self-determination in all international agreements.
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