India's Future On The Line?, Kejriwal Slams India-US Trade Talks As Risk To Farmers & Jobs

New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has strongly criticised the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, saying they put Indian cotton farmers and local industries at risk.

He questioned the fairness of the talks, asking: 'Are these truly two-sided negotiations, or is India surrendering its economy to American interests?'

Kejriwal warned that opening India’s markets to American companies could hurt local traders, farmers, and job opportunities for the youth.

'If Americans take over the Indian market, where will our people go?” he asked.

'Don’t Surrender to Trump,” Says Kejriwal

ट्रम्प को ख़ुश करने के लिए देश भर के कपास किसानों को दांव पर लगा दिया।

दोनों देशों के बीच ये कैसी बातचीत चल रही है? केवल एक तरफा बातचीत? अपने किसानों, व्यापारियों और युवाओं के रोज़गार को ताक पे रख के भारतीय बाज़ार को पूरी तरह से अमेरिकियों के लिए खोला जा रहा है। अगर पूरे भारतीय… pic.twitter.com/0033Pa0QpE

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 10, 2025

Kejriwal called the current approach a dangerous surrender, claiming that it could damage the Indian economy and insult the dignity of 1.4 billion Indians.

He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to show weakness and to protect India's self-respect and economic sovereignty.

'The country expects the Prime Minister to defend national interests, not bow down before foreign pressure,” he added.

PM Modi: Stronger Ties Will Benefit Both Nations

Despite Kejriwal's concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains confident about the trade talks.

India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward… pic.twitter.com/3K9hlJxWcl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2025

He described the US as a 'close friend and natural partner” and said the negotiations would help unlock the limitless potential of the India-US partnership.

Modi said teams from both countries are actively working to conclude the talks soon. He also said he is looking forward to speaking with President Trump in the coming weeks.

Trump: 'No Difficulty in Reaching a Deal'

On Truth Social, dated 09.09.25 at 5:31 PM EST, Donald Trump shared:

Donald J. Trump Truth Social 09.09.25 05:31 PM EST

I am pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi,…

— Fan Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 9, 2025

'I am pleased to announce that India and the United States are continuing negotiations to address trade barriers. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi. I feel certain there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great countries.'