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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi on Aug. 15. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA

NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday that he would not make any trade deal that harms India's farmers, sending a clear message to the U.S. as tensions grow over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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