Revised statements swap ‘commitments’ for ‘intentions’ as Indian farmer groups prepare nationwide protests over sensitive agricultural deals
An earlier version on Monday released by the White House said India would “eliminate or reduce tariffs” on a wide range of US food and agricultural products, including certain pulses.
“The government seems to have played its cards well, drawing a hard line on the politically sensitive agriculture sector while also giving the US a promise to deepen trade ties without any binding commitment,” said Shumita Deveshwar, chief economist at GlobalData TS Lombard.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
