"India will always stand firm on the interests of our farmers," said PM Narendra Modi in response to the tariff threats from Trump.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that India will always stand firm on the interests of farmers and fishermen, even if it means he has to bear a significant personal cost. His comments are interpreted as a subtle jab at US President Donald Trump's recent tariff threats against India. "Our farmers' interests are our highest priority. India will never waver when it comes to supporting farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers. I understand that I might have to pay a steep price for this stance, but I'm fully prepared to do so. Today, India stands strong for our farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers..." Modi stated during his speech at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi. In related news, Trump announced that a new 25 percent tariff on Indian goods will kick in at midnight on August 6 (August 7 IST), claiming this move will help reclaim “billions of dollars” from countries that have “taken advantage of the US for many years.”

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