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Speaking to News18, Manish Tewari questioned the government’s silence and urged it to explain what Trump is trying to achieve through what he termed \u201ccoercion\u201d and \u201cintimidation.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Amid rising concerns over escalating trade tensions between India and the United States, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Karti Chidambaram have hit out at the Narendra Modi government alleging \u201clack of transparency and diplomatic resolve” in dealing with US President Donald Trump\u2019s tariff threats.<\/p>\n

Their reactions follow Trump\u2019s decision to increase tariffs on key Indian exports, despite India\u2019s earlier attempts to strike a conciliatory tone on trade. Congress leaders have raised pointed questions about the efficacy of the government\u2019s strategy, especially in light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s long-touted \u201cpersonal rapport” with Trump.<\/p>\n

Speaking to News18, Manish Tewari questioned the government\u2019s silence and urged it to explain what Trump is trying to achieve through what he termed \u201ccoercion” and \u201cintimidation.” \u201cAsk the government what Trump is trying to do. Government needs to stand up and come very clear that why is this intimidation and coercion taking place. The fact is that what is happening is totally unprecedented,” said Tewari.<\/p>\n

He further stressed the need for parliamentary accountability and transparency in trade negotiations. \u201cOn one hand, the government needs to stand up straight and demonstrate some spine against this coercion and bullying. But more importantly, the government must take Parliament into confidence as to what is happening with the trade negotiations. You need a more holistic statement on what is the status of the tariff negotiations,” he added, referring to the Prime Minister\u2019s statement earlier in the day<\/a> which the Congress dismissed as inadequate.<\/p>\n

Echoing similar concerns, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram called for an all-party meeting to deliberate on the evolving situation. \u201cGovernment must take Parliament into confidence or call for an all-party leadership meeting and tell us what they propose to do,” he told News18.<\/p>\n

He took direct aim at the \u201cso-called special relationship” between Modi and Trump. \u201cThis is a serious issue. It clearly shows the special relationship that the government claimed to have with Donald Trump does not exist. That dosti or the personal bond between the two leaders does not exist \u2014 it is now clear.”<\/p>\n

Chidambaram also warned that other sectors like pharmaceuticals and textiles could be affected if the situation is not addressed. \u201cBack channels are not working. So, the government must introspect and keep our interests in mind while negotiating.”<\/p>\n

Both leaders demanded a comprehensive policy response and greater transparency on what they say is a rapidly deteriorating trade relationship with Washington.<\/p>\n

This came even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong response, saying that India would not compromise on the interests of its farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen. \u201cIndia will never compromise on the interests of its farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen brothers and sisters. I know personally that I will have to pay a heavy price for this, but I am prepared for it. India stands firmly with its farmers, and I am ready to face whatever it takes for their welfare,” Modi said, underscoring his government\u2019s resolve to shield rural communities despite mounting international pressure.<\/p>\n

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Aman Sharma, Executive Editor – National Affairs at CNN-News18, and Bureau Chief at News18 in Delhi, has over two decades of experience in covering the wide spectrum of politics and the Prime Minister\u2019s Office….Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Aman Sharma, Executive Editor – National Affairs at CNN-News18, and Bureau Chief at News18 in Delhi, has over two decades of experience in covering the wide spectrum of politics and the Prime Minister\u2019s Office…. Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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