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NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Trade Unions, Farmers To Protest Against US Tariffs, India-UK Deal On August 13
New Delhi: CTUs-SKM, the platform of ten Central Trade Unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Monday gave a call for a nationwide protest on August 13, against US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and India-UK CETA. According to a statement, the CTUs-SKM strongly condemned the recent threats by Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India and also punitive tax for the oil trade deal with Russia. "CTUs-SKM calls upon all farmers, workers, students, and patriotic citizens to join the nationwide day of resistance on August 13, 2025, with various mass actions like tractor and motorcycle rallies, protest demonstrations, public gatherings, and other forms of protest as decided by different platforms and partner organizations," it stated. They demanded that India must reject Trump's tariff threats and assert its sovereign right to trade with all nations, including Russia. The India-UK CETA must be reviewed and altered immediately, they demanded. All negotiations for a US-India trade deal must be halted to prevent further corporate exploitation, they stressed. They also stated that no more secret trade agreements -- all future deals must undergo full parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation. The East India Company colonized India through trade -- today, CETA and US trade deals are the new instruments of corporate imperialism, they alleged. On August 13, farmers and workers will rise in defense of sovereignty and freedom, sending a clear message, it said, adding that this is a blatant act of economic coercion aimed at dictating India including its trade relations with Russia. These aggressive measures expose the hypocrisy of US trade policies, which demand open markets for American corporations while weaponizing tariffs to bully sovereign nations. Equally alarming is the Indian government's meek submission to these threats, reflecting its growing subservience to western imperialist interests, it said. This surrender is further evident in the recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), a deal that sacrifices the interests of India's farmers, workers, and economic independence at the altar of foreign corporate profits, it stated. Instead of firmly rejecting this intimidation, the central government has responded with silence, signaling its willingness to compromise India's strategic autonomy in favour of the USA, it stated. This capitulation paves the way for an even more exploitative India-US trade deal, which would grant American agri-business corporations like Cargill unrestricted access to India's dairy sector, agriculture, resulting in collapsing prices & destroying the farming community along with endangering food security of the nation, it stated. It would also trigger deindustrialization in India and skyrocketing unemployment, it pointed out. The India-UK CETA, is also a direct attack on India's food security, healthcare, and economic self-reliance, it alleged.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trade protest: Farmers' outfits call for nationwide stir on August 13; retaliation against Trump's tariff threat, CETA
NEW DELHI: A joint platform of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and ten central trade unions on Monday announced a nationwide protest on August 13 against the proposed 25 percent US tariff and the recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). In a joint statement, the CTUs-SKM criticised US President Donald Trump's tariff threat and a proposed tax aimed at India's oil trade with Russia. The platform urged widespread mobilisation for what it called a "nationwide day of resistance". 'CTUs-SKM calls upon all farmers, workers, students, and patriotic citizens to join the nationwide day of resistance on August 13, 2025, with various mass actions like tractor and motorcycle rallies, protest demonstrations, public gatherings, and other forms of protest as decided by different platforms and partner organisations,' the statement said. The statement demanded that the Indian government reject Trump's tariff threats and maintain its right to conduct trade with any country, including Russia. It also called for a review and amendment of the India-UK CETA. The platform urged the government to stop all discussions related to a potential India-US trade agreement, stating that any future trade deals must be made public and undergo parliamentary and public scrutiny. It also said that secret negotiations should be avoided. Drawing comparisons with the colonial period, the platform said trade agreements like CETA and those proposed with the United States have the potential to shape policies in favour of foreign corporations. Quoting the statement, ANI reported that 'on August 13, farmers and workers will rally to defend India's sovereignty and freedom,' describing the US move as 'an act of economic coercion attempting to dictate New Delhi's policies, including its trade with Russia.' The unions stated that the approach reflects a policy wherein the US seeks open access to foreign markets while using tariffs to pressure countries. The statement claimed that this undermines India's ability to make independent trade and economic decisions. It also said the Indian government's silence on the issue reflected a pattern of alignment with Western trade and foreign policy interests. According to the statement, this was visible in the India-UK CETA, which it said impacts the interests of domestic sectors including agriculture and labour. The platform argued that failure to resist such moves could result in an India-US trade agreement that allows greater access to the agricultural and dairy markets for American companies, affecting prices and rural livelihoods. It further stated that such trade policies could lead to reduced manufacturing activity and a rise in job losses. Regarding the India-UK CETA, the joint platform stated it would affect food security, access to public healthcare, and broader economic autonomy. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Discover stories of India's leading eco-innovators at Ecopreneur Honours 2025
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
US tariff, India-UK deal: Trade unions, farmers call nationwide protest on August 13. Here are their demands
CTUs-SKM, a joint platform of 10 Central Trade Unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha, has announced a nationwide protest on August 13, 2025 against US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA). The statement released on Monday urged workers, farmers, students and patriotic citizens to show their dissent by participating in various mass actions including tractor and motorcycle rallies, protest demonstrations, public gatherings, and other forms of protest as decided by different platforms and partner organisations. According to the statement cited by PTI, the CTUs-SKM strongly condemned the recent threats by Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India, along with a punitive tax for the oil trade deal with Russia. They characterised these measures as a 'blatant act of economic coercion aimed at dictating India, including its trade relations with Russia.' The organisations highlight what they perceive as hypocrisy in US trade policies, which demand open markets for American corporations while weaponising tariffs to bully sovereign nations, the news report said. The East India Company colonised India through trade; today, CETA and US trade deals are the new instruments of corporate imperialism, they alleged. Beyond the specific concerns, the protesting group has put forth several demands regarding India's trade policy: Rejection of US tariff threats: India must reject Trump's tariff threats and assert its sovereign right to trade with all nations, including Russia. Review of India-UK CETA: The trade agreement must be reviewed and altered immediately. Halt US-India trade deal negotiations: All ongoing negotiations for a US-India trade deal must be halted to prevent further corporate exploitation. Parliamentary scrutiny for future deals: No more secret trade agreements. All future deals must undergo full parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation. The CTUs-SKM criticised the government for the deal. 'Equally alarming is the Indian government's meek submission to these threats, reflecting its growing subservience to western imperialist interests,' PTI reported labour unions as saying. They further noted that this surrender is further evident in the recently signed India-UK CETA, a deal that sacrifices the interests of India's farmers, workers, and economic independence at the altar of foreign corporate profits. Instead of firmly rejecting this intimidation, the central government has responded with silence, signaling its willingness to compromise India's strategic autonomy in favour of the USA, it stated. The groups warned that this capitulation could pave the way for an even more exploitative India-US trade deal, potentially granting American agri-business corporations like Cargill unrestricted access to India's dairy sector and agriculture, leading to price collapses, destruction of the farming community and endangering food security of the nation, PTI reported.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trade unions, farmers to protest against Trump tariffs on August 13
Central trade unions and farmers have called for a nationwide protest on August 13 to oppose US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). CTUs-SKM protest will include various mass actions like tractor and motorcycle rallies, protest demonstrations, public gatherings, and other forms of protest.(PTI/Representative Image) The CTUs-SKM, a group of ten central trade unions and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, strongly condemned the recent threats by Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India, and an additional penalty for the nation's oil purchase from Russia. It said in a statement, "CTUs-SKM calls upon all farmers, workers, students, and patriotic citizens to join the nationwide day of resistance on August 13, 2025, with various mass actions like tractor and motorcycle rallies, protest demonstrations, public gatherings, and other forms of protest as decided by different platforms and partner organizations." The CTUs-SKM demanded that India dismiss Trump's threats and assert the nation's sovereign right to trade with any nation, including Russia. They also said that the India-UK CETA must be reassessed and altered immediately, news agency PTI reported. They said that all negotiations for a trade deal between India and the US must be paused immediately to prevent any further corporate exploitation. No more secret trade agreements, they said, stressing that public consultation and parliamentary scrutiny are a must for all future deals. They drew parallels from the East India Company's colonisation of India through trade and said that similarly, CETA and the US trade deals are the new instruments of corporate imperialism. The statement said that farmers and workers will rise on August 13 to defend India's sovereignty and freedom, sending a clear message. They added that the US deal and CETA are a blatant act of economic coercion aimed at dictating India, including its trade with Russia. According to CTUs-SKM, such threats expose the hypocrisy of the US trade policies, which demand open markets for American corporations and weaponise tariffs to bully other nations. It added that the Indian government's 'meek submission' to these threats is equally alarming, reflecting the nation's growing compliance with Western imperialist interests. "This surrender is further evident in the recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), a deal that sacrifices the interests of India's farmers, workers, and economic independence at the altar of foreign corporate profits," it stated. The trade unions and SKM also expressed discontent over the Centre's 'silence' against this intimidation, which they said shows New Delhi's willingness to compromise on its strategic autonomy for the US. The statement added, as cited by PTI, "This capitulation paves the way for an even more exploitative India-US trade deal, which would grant American agri-business corporations like Cargill unrestricted access to India's dairy sector, agriculture, resulting in collapsing prices & destroying the farming community along with endangering food security of the nation." The group pointed out that the India-US trade deal and India-UK CETA could trigger de-industrialisation in the country and promote unemployment. The India-UK CETA, it said, is also a direct attack on the nation's food security, healthcare, and economic self-reliance.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Unions, farmers call nationwide protest against US tariffs, UK trade deal on August 13
A joint platform of ten central trade unions and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (CTUs-SKM) on Monday announced a nationwide protest on August 13 against US President Donald Trump's recent tariff threats and the India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA).In a statement, the platform condemned Trump's proposal to impose 25 percent tariffs on Indian goods and penal taxes related to India's continued oil trade with Russia. The unions termed these actions as 'blatant economic coercion' and called on citizens to resist them.'CTUs-SKM calls upon all farmers, workers, students, and patriotic citizens to join the nationwide day of resistance on August 13, 2025, with various mass actions like tractor and motorcycle rallies, protest demonstrations, public gatherings, and other forms of protest as decided by different platforms and partner organisations,' the statement groups demanded that the Indian government firmly reject the tariff threats and assert its right to trade freely with all countries, including Russia. They also raised objections to the India-UK CETA, calling for its immediate review and revision. All negotiations on a US-India trade deal must be suspended to prevent 'further corporate exploitation,' they said. The platform further called for complete transparency in future trade agreements, demanding that all deals be subjected to parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation. The statement criticised the current approach, likening it to historical colonialism.'The East India Company colonized India through trade -- today, CETA and US trade deals are the new instruments of corporate imperialism,' it to the organisers, the planned protests aim to defend India's sovereignty and economic independence.'On August 13, farmers and workers will rise in defense of sovereignty and freedom, sending a clear message,' the statement accused the US of hypocrisy, stating that Washington promotes open markets for American corporations while using tariffs as a tool to 'bully sovereign nations.'The unions also criticised the Indian government's silence in response to US pressure, saying it reflects 'growing subservience to western imperialist interests.'The CTUs-SKM claimed the India-UK CETA sacrifices the interests of Indian farmers, workers, and broader economic independence in favour of foreign corporations. They warned the deal could allow companies like Cargill unrestricted access to India's dairy and agricultural sectors, impacting local livelihoods and food security.'This capitulation paves the way for an even more exploitative India-US trade deal,' the statement groups argued that such agreements could accelerate deindustrialisation and unemployment, while also undermining India's healthcare and self-reliance in essential sectors. With inputs from PTI
