A day after US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff dispute with India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm response, stating that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers and fishermen.

Addressing the issue, PM Modi acknowledged that standing up for local communities might come at a cost, but declared he is prepared to 'pay the price' in order to safeguard their livelihoods.

His statement comes as a strong message of resistance and support for India’s agricultural and coastal sectors during rising trade tensions between the two nations.