Guwahati, Feb 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 3 hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership after the announcement of an India–United States trade understanding that will lower tariffs on Indian exports to the American market. The agreement, under which duties on Made in India products exported to the US will be reduced to 15 per cent, was described by Sarma as a major boost for India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem.
In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the development marked an important moment for the country, noting that wider market access would translate into fresh opportunities for youth, farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises across India. He credited the outcome to what he termed the Prime Minister’s credible and globally respected statesmanship, which he said has strengthened India’s standing on the world stage.
Sarma added that the tariff reduction would act as a catalyst for deeper economic engagement between India and the United States, describing the agreement as a force multiplier for cooperation between the world’s largest and oldest democracies. According to him, the enhanced trade relationship would not only support economic growth but also contribute to broader global peace and prosperity.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi said he had a “wonderful” conversation with US President Donald Trump and welcomed the decision to lower tariffs on Indian goods. In a post on X, Modi expressed gratitude to President Trump on behalf of India’s population, saying the move would help Indian products gain greater traction in international markets.
The Prime Minister also underlined the potential of closer India–US cooperation to unlock new avenues of mutually beneficial growth. He reiterated India’s support for President Trump’s efforts towards global peace, stability and prosperity, and said he looked forward to working closely with him to elevate the bilateral partnership to new heights.
