Ruling NDA leaders have praised the India-US trade agreement, hailing it as a significant milestone that will benefit India’s economy, MSMEs, and global trade standing. BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal lauded the deal as a historic achievement between the world’s two largest democracies, emphasizing the enhanced market access it will provide for India’s small and medium enterprises in sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, and FMCG. Responding to Congress’ criticism, Khandelwal criticized the party for its negative stance and inability to acknowledge positive developments for the country.
JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad highlighted that the trade agreement reflects India’s increasing global economic influence and strategic diplomacy. He mentioned that the FTA with the European Union signaled India’s emergence as a strong economic power, leading to the recent agreement with the United States. BJP MLA Devayani Farande credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the tariff reduction, emphasizing the benefits for the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Leaders from the NDA emphasized that the trade deal would boost Indian manufacturing, exports, employment, and entrepreneurship, particularly benefiting MSMEs seeking expanded global market access. They stressed that reduced tariffs and improved market entry would enhance the competitiveness of Indian products internationally and bolster India’s position in global supply chains. India and the United States finalized the trade deal after discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, with the US lowering tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent and India easing trade barriers on American products.
PM Modi welcomed the agreement, noting that reduced tariffs on ‘Made in India’ goods would create new opportunities for Indian businesses and youth while strengthening cooperation between the two largest democracies. The government views this agreement as a significant step towards broadening India’s global economic presence.
