Indian Farmers Protest India-US Trade Deal
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Feb 07, 2026 · Last updated Feb 08, 2026
The interim trade agreement between India and the United States is expected to boost two-way trade by reducing import duties, potentially benefiting US industrial and agricultural exporters. However, strong opposition from Indian farmer organizations, including Samyukt Kisan Morcha and All India Kisan Sabha, threatens to disrupt domestic markets and create political instability in India, leading to negative sentiment for India's economy.
Several farmer organizations in India, including Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), have strongly criticized an interim trade agreement framework between India and the United States. They allege that the deal, which involves India reducing tariffs on US industrial and agricultural products, amounts to a 'total surrender' of Indian agriculture to American multinational corporations. The organizations have demanded the immediate resignation of India's Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, accusing him of misleading the public and betraying farmers' interests. They have announced nationwide protests, including burning effigies of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and have pledged support for a general strike on February 12. Concerns are particularly high regarding the potential influx of US agricultural products like dried distillers' grains, soybean oil, and dairy, which farmers fear will severely impact domestic producers already facing low incomes and debt. The deal also includes India's intention to purchase $500 billion worth of US energy products, aircraft, and technology over five years.
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