India-US trade deal will benefit all: PM

NDA coalition members congratulated Modi for the trade deals with the EU and the US, saying it would strengthen Indian manufacturers, exporters and entrepreneurs.Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the India-US trade deal a 'big decision' on Tuesday and said it will benefit everyone in the country. He further asserted that his Government always works in favour of the nation.  The PM made these remarks at the meeting of the NDA Parliamentary Party and coalition MPs.

India and the US have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from a total 50 per cent. "There is excitement among the MPs that nine trade deals have been concluded under the leadership of the PM. The trade deals have been signed with a total of 39 countries. This is historic. All these 39 countries are developed countries...This is historic. There has been a very good atmosphere in the country," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said after the meeting., "

"The credit for the trade deal between India and America and India and India-Europe goes to PM Modi. This has happened because of his determination. The trade deal will give benefits to small-scale businessmen," Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora asserted.

Shrikant Shinde, leader of the Shiv Sena and a key NDA partner, said "During the meeting, NDA leaders welcomed the major breakthrough following the productive conversation between Prime Minister Modi ji and US President Donald Trump, which led to the announcement of reduced tariffs on Made in India products,"

At the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, the members also welcomed new BJP President Nitin Nabin and congratulated him on the election to the top party post.

The prime minister told NDA leaders that the coalition has been winning various elections due to its people-friendly policies and hard work, Rijiju said.JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy said the NDA meeting reflected the collective commitment to strengthening India's economic partnerships and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat.

MPs belonging to the BJP, TDP, JD(U), LJP (R), Shiv Sena, JD(S) and other constituents of the NDA attended the meeting.LJP(RV) leader and Union Minister Chirag Paswan said the NDA meeting also discussed the general budget, which has been widely appreciated by a large section of the country's population.

"PM Modi ensures constant dialogue with all NDA allies so that there is no lack of communication. MPs form the foundation of any government, and it is their important responsibility to take the government's policies and decisions to every village and district," Paswan said.