Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi of yielding to U.S. pressure in a trade deal cutting tariffs, citing Adani case and Epstein Files, while blocking his speech sparks parliamentary clash.

On February 3, 2026, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "compromised" and selling India's interests after a new India-U.S. trade deal reduced U.S. tariffs on Indian exports from 25% to 18%. Gandhi claimed the agreement, finalized after months of delay, was influenced by U.S. pressure, citing a legal case against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and undisclosed details from the Epstein Files. He criticized the government for blocking his speech in Parliament, arguing it suppressed debate on the deal’s impact on farmers and national sovereignty. The opposition also questioned the transparency of the agreement, including provisions on agricultural market access and a pause on Russian oil purchases. The dispute led to a parliamentary adjournment and the suspension of eight opposition MPs. Government officials defended the deal as beneficial for Indian exports and economic growth.