Protect Indian Farmers and Workers from Unfair U.S. Tariffs

The recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods, along with an additional 25% penalty for importing Russian oil, is a direct attack on India's economic sovereignty and the well-being of our farmers, workers, and small businesses. These punitive measures are designed to pressure India into opening up its agriculture and dairy sectors to U.S. corporations, which would devastate local producers and undermine food security.

We applaud the Government of India's stated commitment to standing with farmers and resisting external pressure. However, words must be matched with action. We urge the Indian government to:

• Reject any trade deal that compromises the interests of Indian farmers, fishers, and workers.
• Strengthen protections for local agriculture, dairy, and fisheries sectors against foreign corporate exploitation.
• Invest in public programs that create dignified, sustainable employment for youth and rural communities.
• Promote self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) by supporting small-scale producers, cooperatives, and worker-owned enterprises.
• Engage in international solidarity with other nations facing similar economic bullying.

We stand united in demanding a just, equitable, and sovereign economic future for all Indians.