Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:25am on 04 Apr 2025,Friday India Global
The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has urged the Indian government to withdraw from the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. This call follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The SJM argues that TRIPS hampers India's ability to produce affordable generic medicines and advocates for policies prioritizing domestic interests over global trade obligations. They believe that exiting TRIPS would bolster India's pharmaceutical sector and ensure better access to essential medicines for its population. (PC: Mint)
