Two days before U.S. tariffs of 50% on Indian goods take effect, PM Modi assured people in Ahmedabad on August 25, 2025, that small entrepreneurs, farmers, and shopkeepers will remain his government’s top priority. He promised reforms, attacked the opposition, and highlighted India’s economic progress.

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• U.S. 50% tariffs on Indian goods from Aug 27
• Modi says small businesses, farmers will not suffer
• Vows India will withstand external pressure
• Attacks Congress for import scams, weak response to terror
• Cites swift retaliation in Pahalgam terror case
• Operation Sindoor proof of armed forces’ courage
• Claims 2.5 crore people out of poverty in 11 years
• Income tax exemption raised to ₹12 lakh
• GST reforms to bring Diwali relief soon
• Development projects worth ₹5,477 crore unveiled in Gujarat