Congress urges parliamentary debate on EU and US trade texts – On Feb 3 2026 the Indian National Congress asked the Modi government to place the full texts of the pending EU and United States trade agreements on the tables of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for discussion, citing the ongoing budget session. [1]
Jairam Ramesh accuses Modi of surrendering to Trump – Congress general‑secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh posted on X that, based on information supplied by President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “completely surrendered” to the U.S. president, echoing earlier criticism of the prime minister’s handling of the deals. [1][5]
Ramesh links Modi’s 2025 White House hug to later setbacks – Ramesh recalled Modi’s congratulatory visit to the White House after Trump’s 2025 re‑election, describing the “hug‑lomacy” as a high point, but said relations soured after Trump halted “Operation Sindoor” on 10 May 2025, leading to a “downhill” trajectory. [1][4]
Trump announces tariff cut to 18 % for Indian goods – On 2 Feb 2026 Trump confirmed that the United States will lower the reciprocal tariff on Indian exports from 25 % to 18 %, a move Modi welcomed as a boost for “Made in India” products. [1][4]
India and EU seal landmark free‑trade pact on 27 Jan 2026 – The two sides signed a comprehensive agreement dubbed the “mother of all deals,” targeting a market of two billion people and emphasizing trade and defence cooperation to uphold a rules‑based order. [1]
Congress questions agricultural liberalisation and “Make in India” impact – The party warned that the U.S. deal may force India to open its agricultural sector, shift oil imports from Russia to the United States and Venezuela, and undermine the “Make in India” initiative, demanding safeguards for farmers and industry. [1]