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Demand Fair and Equitable Trade Policies for Indian Workers and Communities Amid India-China Thaw
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Target: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Government of India; Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Ministry of Labour and Employment
Goal: Ensure that improved India-China relations prioritize labor rights, environmental protections, and equitable economic development, rather than simply boosting corporate profits.
The recent warming of relations between India and China, spurred by the fallout from US trade wars, has triggered a rush among investors to identify stock market winners. Sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, aviation, and travel are being touted as likely beneficiaries of resumed trade, direct flights, and increased economic cooperation.
While these developments may offer opportunities for select Indian companies, we must not allow this moment to become another chapter in the unchecked pursuit of profit at the expense of working people, small businesses, and the environment. Decades of neoliberal trade policies have often resulted in job losses, weakened labor protections, increased inequality, and environmental degradation.
As border trade resumes and Chinese investment flows into India, it is imperative that the government ensures these policies are designed to:
- Protect Indian workers’ rights and livelihoods
- Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible industry
- Support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and local communities
- Prevent a race to the bottom in wages and labor standards
We call on the Government of India to put people and the planet first as it negotiates new economic agreements with China. Let us build a future where trade serves the many, not just the wealthy few.
Key Demands
- Mandate strong labor protections and fair wages in all India-China trade and investment agreements.
- Ensure environmental safeguards are included and enforced in all sectors affected by increased trade.
- Support and protect small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from unfair competition and market domination by large corporations.
- Establish transparent oversight and public participation in the negotiation of trade deals with China.
- Promote technology transfer and skills development for Indian workers, rather than reliance on cheap imports.
- Implement policies to prevent job losses and ensure job creation in communities most affected by increased imports and foreign investment.
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