Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following reports that the US Supreme Court struck down a key tariffs policy in the United States, linking the development to the ongoing political debate over the India–US trade agreement.
In a brief but pointed statement, Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister’s position in trade negotiations had been weakened. “The PM is compromised. His betrayal now stands exposed,” Gandhi said.
He further claimed that the Prime Minister would be unable to revisit the terms of the agreement. “He can’t renegotiate. He will surrender again,” the Congress leader added.
Gandhi’s remarks come amid an intensifying political confrontation between the ruling government and the opposition over the recently announced India–US trade deal. The Congress has repeatedly raised concerns about the timing, transparency, and substance of the agreement, particularly with regard to its potential impact on Indian farmers and small businesses.
The US Supreme Court’s reported decision to strike down the tariff policy has triggered fresh political reactions in India, with opposition leaders questioning whether earlier trade decisions were influenced by external pressures. Congress leaders have argued that the government must clarify the sequence of events and disclose the full details of negotiations with Washington.
The government, however, has maintained that the trade agreement is designed to expand export opportunities, attract investment, and strengthen India’s strategic and economic partnership with the United States. Officials have said that adequate safeguards have been built into the pact to protect sensitive domestic sectors, including agriculture.
Gandhi’s latest comments signal that the opposition intends to keep the spotlight on the trade deal and the broader question of India’s economic sovereignty. With Parliament’s sittings to resume next fortnight and political positions hardening, the controversy surrounding the agreement appears set to deepen in the coming days.
