Congress MP Manish Tewari has once again submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, urging for a discussion on the recently announced India-US trade deal. Tewari emphasized the urgency of the matter, calling it of grave public importance. He highlighted the reported statement by the US President regarding agreements made by India, including halting Russian oil purchases and increasing imports from the US and Venezuela.
Tewari expressed concerns over the potential implications of these commitments on India’s energy security, price stability, and foreign policy independence. He cautioned that abrupt changes in trade agreements could impact citizens, industries, and various sectors like manufacturing, farming, and MSMEs. Tewari demanded transparency from the government, urging for a full discussion in Parliament before finalizing decisions on trade, energy, and foreign policy.
The Lok Sabha witnessed disruptions earlier due to opposition protests on this issue. The motion comes in the backdrop of the trade agreement announced after a conversation between Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump. Under the deal, US tariffs on Indian goods were reduced, while India agreed to ease trade barriers on American products. However, the agreement has faced criticism from opposition parties, who argue that it favors the US disproportionately and may not align with India’s interests.
