Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed mounting US tariff pressures on Indian exports in remarks made on August 15, 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day celebrations. Responding to the latest round of US tariff hikes on products such as steel, textiles, and pharmaceuticals announced on August 14, Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to economic self-reliance. He introduced the slogan “Daam Kam, Dum Zyada”—signifying India’s focus on producing high-quality goods at competitive prices—and encouraged greater public support for “Swadeshi” products. Modi underscored the government’s continued backing of Indian farmers amid global trade disruptions, framing the current challenges as an opportunity to empower domestic industries and foster a stronger, more resilient “Samarth Bharat”.