Congress demands full disclosure of India-US trade deal
What's the story
The Indian National Congress has demanded full disclosure of the India-US trade agreement, which was announced by United States President Donald Trump. The party said that Indians deserve to know all the details of the deal, especially after Trump claimed it was done at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request. The Congress raised concerns over how this agreement would affect Indian industries, traders, and farmers. It urged the Centre to "take the Parliament and the entire country into confidence."
Trade implications
How will deal impact Indian farmers, asks Congress
The Congress party has said it is particularly worried about Trump's announcement that India will reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero against US goods. In return, the US will lower reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18%. The party asked how this would affect Indian farmers and what measures are in place to protect their interests.
Sector concerns
Will agriculture sector be opened to American products?
The Congress has also sought clarification on the possibility of opening India's agriculture sector to American products. They asked how this move would safeguard the interests of Indian farmers. Further, they questioned if India has formally accepted Trump's condition to stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the United States and possibly Venezuela.
Commitment concerns
'Buy American' commitments raise questions for India
The Congress has also questioned the "Buy American" commitments in the trade deal. According to Trump's announcement, India would buy a significant amount of American goods, including energy, technology, and agricultural products worth $500 billion, raising questions about how it aligns with India's "Make in India" initiative. The party has also asked why key aspects of the deal were disclosed from Washington instead of being jointly announced by both governments.
Disclosure demand
Congress seeks immediate disclosure of deal terms
The Congress has demanded full disclosure of the agreement's terms to lawmakers and the public. So far, the government has not released a detailed official statement on the deal beyond what was shared by Trump and acknowledged by PM Modi. The party's demand comes amid concerns over potential impacts on India's strategic autonomy and economic interests, including the requirement that India divert its oil purchases from Russia to the US and "potentially" to Venezuela.
Twitter Post
Questions posed by Congress on India-US trade deal announcement
Just like the ceasefire, the announcement of the trade deal was also made by US President Trump. It has been stated that the trade deal is being done 'on Modi's request'.
— Congress (@INCIndia) February 3, 2026
• Trump says that India will move to reduce tariff and non tariff barriers against the United States to…