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Target: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India
Goal: We demand the Indian government take urgent, transparent, and people-centered action to defend our economy, protect vulnerable sectors, and stand up for fair trade practices globally.
The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, targeting textiles, marine products, leather goods, and more. This escalation, justified by US officials as retaliation for India's independent energy policy, is a blatant act of economic coercion. These tariffs will disproportionately hurt Indian workers, small businesses, and farmers, while undermining the principles of fairness and cooperation in global trade.
We urge the Indian government to respond not with empty rhetoric, but with real policies that protect our people and promote sustainable development. It is time to prioritize the interests of workers and farmers over corporate profits and to build alliances with other nations facing similar pressures.
We call for immediate relief for affected sectors, transparent negotiations, and a commitment to international solidarity against unfair trade practices. Our response must be rooted in justice, economic democracy, and the empowerment of those most impacted by these policies.