Congress MP Manish Tewari seeks discussion on India-U.S. trade deal framework
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday moved an Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha, seeking discussion on the framework of the India-United States Interim Trade Agreement.
The Congress leader raised concerns over India’s purchase of Russian oil and concession on tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods.He wrote, “I move that this House do suspend Question Hour, Zero Hour and all other listed business of the day to take up the serious concerns emanating from the USA-India Joint Statement on the Interim Trade Agreement and the recent Executive Order of the White House.”
“Alleging that commitments relating to Russian oil purchases and agriculture-related concessions may have been made. Such steps raise questions on India’s energy security, farmer interests, and strategic autonomy. I therefore urge the Government to make an immediate statement and allow a full discussion in the Parliament,” the notice stated.
ANI