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Without naming the US, the Prime Minister pointed towards the politics driven by economic self-interest in the world
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a subtle message to US President Donald Trump as both countries negotiate for a trade deal, saying his government will not allow any harm to come to small entrepreneurs, farmers, and cattle rearers.
Without naming the US, the Prime Minister pointed towards the politics driven by economic self-interest in the world
“All of you are witnessing the kind of politics driven by economic self-interest that is happening in the world today. From this land of Ahmedabad, I would like to say to my small entrepreneurs, to the shopkeepers, to the farmers and cattle rearers. For Modi, your interest is paramount. My government will not allow any harm to come to small entrepreneurs, to farmers, or to cattle rearers. No matter how much pressure comes, we will keep increasing our strength to withstand,” PM Modi said.
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “Today in the world, everyone is busy doing politics based on economic interests. From this land of Ahmedabad, I will tell my small entrepreneurs, my small shopkeeper brothers and sisters, my farmer brothers and… pic.twitter.com/aYGcdyiEPs— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2025
Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on India and an additional unspecified penalty over the sale and purchase of Russian oil.
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
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