Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Farmers Protest India-US Trade Deal
Farmers in Punjab are protesting against a proposed trade deal between India and the US.
They are worried that the deal will allow cheaper agricultural imports, which could hurt their incomes and the farming sector.
The BJP, however, says that the government has assured that important crops like paddy, wheat, and pulses will not be affected.
The BJP chief in Punjab asked farmers not to worry and to trust the government's assurances.
Farmers were stopped from reaching Delhi to protest, and the BJP invited them to discuss their concerns with the government.
Farmers in Punjab are protesting against the proposed India-US trade deal, fearing it will negatively impact their incomes.
The BJP assures that key agricultural products will be kept outside the trade agreement.
Farmers were stopped from reaching Delhi to protest at the Shambhu border by Haryana Police.
The BJP invites farmers to discuss their concerns with the government.
The BJP claims it stands firmly with farmers and aims to enhance their income.
- Who
- Farmers, Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Protest against the proposed India-US trade deal
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Chandigarh, Punjab; Shambhu border, Haryana
- Why
- Farmers fear the trade deal will adversely impact their incomes and the agricultural economy.
Farmers' Concerns
Government Assurances
Impact on Agriculture
Farmers' Concerns
The proposed trade deal would allow cheaper agricultural imports, adversely affecting domestic farm incomes and the agricultural economy.
Government Assurances
The central government has clarified that paddy, wheat, pulses, milk, and other agricultural products will be kept outside the ambit of the trade agreement.
Political Influence
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers claim that the deal would negatively impact their livelihoods and the broader agricultural sector.
Government Assurances
The BJP asserts that it stands firmly with farmers and that the sole objective is to enhance farmers' income and make them economically prosperous.
- Date
- July 21
- Location
- Chandigarh, Punjab
- Key Figures
- Kewal Singh Dhillon, Narendra Modi
- Protest Location
- Shambhu border, Haryana
- Affected Products
- Paddy, wheat, pulses, milk