Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the ongoing Indo-US trade deal, responding to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s statement that India would not enter into any agreement under deadlines.
Goyal had said on Friday that India would only accept the proposed trade deal with the United States when it is fully finalized and aligns with the national interest. He emphasized that Free Trade Agreements should be mutually beneficial and result in a win-win situation for both countries.
However, Rahul Gandhi was skeptical, posting on X, “Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants, mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to the Trump tariff deadline.”
The Congress party has been critical of PM Modi for his silence and perceived inaction regarding US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims about stopping tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
The United States has reportedly set a deadline of July 9 to finalize the trade agreement with India. Commerce Minister Goyal reiterated that India’s national interest will always remain supreme and that the country is open to deals with developed nations only if they are favorable.
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