<h1>Prime Minister Accuses Former Rulers of Import Scam Schemes, Defends Poverty Programs While Prioritizing Farmers and Small Industry</h1> The head of government accused the main opposition party that previously governed for decades of creating dependence on foreign suppliers to facilitate 'import scams,' while reiterating his administration's prioritization of farmers, livestock rearers and small-scale industry amid an ongoing tariff dispute with the United States. He defended social and urban-poverty reduction initiatives, citing claimed poverty-alleviation figures from the past 11 years, and announced projects purportedly aimed at improving living conditions for the urban poor. The statements highlight political allegations of past procurement-related misconduct and underscore ongoing international trade tensions and domestic policy commitments.