Rahul Gandhi Slams US Trade Deal Calls It Shameful and Against National Interest

• Rahul Gandhi calls US trade deal shameful.
• Rahul Gandhi questions oil purchase control by America.
• Rahul Gandhi says farmers hurt by US trade deal.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the government over the US trade deal, calling it shameful and damaging to India’s sovereignty. Speaking during the Budget debate, he accused the Centre of compromising national interests and surrendering key economic decisions to the United States.

Rahul Gandhi questioned whether India would now allow America to decide from where it should purchase crude oil. He said no Prime Minister in the country’s history had permitted such a situation. According to him, the global order is shifting and powerful nations are increasingly weaponising trade and energy to influence smaller economies.

He also raised concerns over tariff policies, claiming that increased US tariffs have hurt Indian industries while American exports continue to grow. Referring to the textile sector, he argued that while countries like Bangladesh enjoy zero duty access in certain markets, Indian manufacturers are struggling. He asked what tangible benefits India had gained from the agreement.

Data security was another issue highlighted by Rahul Gandhi. He said India holds vast amounts of data belonging to its citizens and warned that both the United States and China are keenly interested in accessing and controlling digital information. Protecting citizens data, he stressed, should be a top priority for any government.

Turning to agriculture, Rahul Gandhi said the US trade deal could severely impact Indian farmers. He alleged that opening pathways for imports such as maize, soybean, sorghum and cotton would weaken domestic producers. He claimed the agreement benefits mechanised American farms while leaving Indian farmers vulnerable.

In an emotionally charged remark, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of selling out national interests and failing to safeguard Bharat Mata. He said future governments would not repeat such decisions and demanded accountability from the ruling leadership.

The government has yet to respond in detail to the criticism, but the debate over the US trade deal is expected to intensify as discussions on economic policy continue in Parliament.