India-US Trade Deal: Farmers from Punjab protested at the Mohali-Chandigarh border against the India-US trade deal. Learn why farmers are opposing the agreement and what their demands are.

Farmers on the streets against the trade deal

India-US Trade Deal: Farmers' protests have intensified in Punjab over the proposed trade deal between India and the United States. Led by the Bharatiya Kisan Union, a large number of farmers have demonstrated at the Mohali-Chandigarh border. Farmers say that if the agricultural sector is included in this trade agreement, the country's farmers will suffer the greatest losses.

Why are farmers protesting?
The protesting farmers allege that if American agricultural products are granted greater discounts in the Indian market under the India-US trade deal, cheap imports will prevent the country's farmers from receiving fair prices for their crops. They say this will have a serious impact on agriculture and could jeopardize the livelihoods of millions of farmers.

What are the farmers' demands?
Regarding the farmers' issue, they have demanded that the central government exclude the agricultural sector from the India-US trade deal. They urge the government not to make such a decision without consulting with farmers and farmer organizations. They also demanded a legal guarantee of minimum support prices for crops and the protection of farmers' interests.

What is the government's stance?
Negotiations are ongoing between India and the United States regarding a trade agreement. The government says the aim of this deal is to increase trade and investment between the two countries. However, a final decision regarding the agricultural sector has not yet been made.