Proposed India-US trade deal compromises India's sovereignty, farmers' interests: Sachin Pilot
Published on: Feb. 19, 2026, 5:40 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
MUMBAI, Feb 19: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday strongly criticised the proposed trade agreement with the United States, alleging it compromises India’s sovereignty, farmers’ interests, energy security and economic self-reliance. Addressing a press conference, the Congress general secretary said trade agreements must be based on equality and mutual public interest, and cannot come at the cost of national interest or sovereignty. “No trade pact that mortgages the country’s interests can be acceptable. Any agreement that attacks the livelihood […]
