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India-US trade deal: Kharge targets Centre; Goyal calls decision a 'landmark step'
Updated On: 04 February, 2026 09:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the India-US trade deal, saying it threatens Indian farmers and benefits US agriculture. He also raised concerns over inequality, social justice, and unemployment under the current government
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. File Pic
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the India-US trade deal while commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal described the agreement as a landmark step in strengthening India-US relations and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
He said both sides would now complete technical processes and paperwork.
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