Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (July 5, 2025) attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indo-U.S. commerce deal, after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal claimed that India would not enter into an agreement underneath deadlines.

Mr. Goyal had on Friday (July 4, 2025)claimed that India would accept the proposed trade deal with the U.S. solely when it’s totally finalised, and within the nationwide curiosity.

“Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he needs, mark my phrases, Modi will meekly bow to the Trump tariff deadline,” Mr. Gandhi stated in a publish on X.

The Congress has been attacking the Prime Minister for remaining silent and never countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of bringing a halt to hostilities between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror assault.

The Free Commerce Agreements are potential solely when either side profit and contain a win-win settlement, Mr. Goyal advised reporters when requested in regards to the proposed interim commerce settlement with the U.S.

“Nationwide curiosity ought to at all times be supreme. Conserving that in thoughts, if a deal is made, then India is at all times able to take care of developed international locations,” he stated.

Mr. Trump has set a deadline of July 9 to finalise the commerce settlement with India.