Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Indian Farmers Express Concerns on US Trade Deal
Indian farmers are worried about a possible trade deal with the US.
They fear that if the deal goes through, the US might sell farm products in India at lower prices, hurting local farmers.
The US government helps its farmers with subsidies, making their products cheaper.
India is resisting these pressures.
The farmers are particularly concerned about products like soybeans, corn and dairy, as they compete with the US.
They also have concerns over potential imports of genetically modified products.
Indian agricultural sectors raise concerns about India-US trade deal.
US seeks duty cuts from India on products like soybean, corn, and dairy.
India resists market access to protect small farmers.
Concerns over potential import of genetically modified (GM) products.
Farmers fear harm from cheaper US products due to subsidies.
- Who
- Indian farmers, Soybean Processor Association of India (SOPA), and the Indian Dairy Association.
- What
- Indian farmers raise concerns over India-US trade deal and its potential impact on Indian agriculture.
- When
- Concerns are current, with a potential first tranche of the deal by July 9, 2025.
- Where
- India and the US.
- Why
- To protect Indian farmers from potential negative impacts of reduced import duties on agricultural products.
Indian Farmers Concerns
US Position
Subsidies
Indian Farmers Concerns
Fear of cheaper US products due to subsidies.
US Position
Not explicitly mentioned.
GM Products
Indian Farmers Concerns
Concerns over GM product imports.
US Position
Not explicitly mentioned.
Market Access
Indian Farmers Concerns
Impact on dairy and soybean farmers.
US Position
Not explicitly mentioned.
- Issue
- India-US trade deal
- Concern
- Potential harm to Indian farmers
- US Demand
- Duty cuts on soybean, corn, apple, and dairy products
- Indian Resistance
- Protecting small farmers and GM product import
- SOPA Concern
- Imports of US soybean impacting domestic cultivation
- Dairy sector
- Largest contributor to agri-GDP in India
Sources
India right to hold firm on agri, dairy, GM crops in US trade talks: Former WTO Envoy
India holds ground as US trade deal hangs at 50 50 stage
India may retaliate against US in case of no deal on steel, aluminium tariffs in trade pact
Indian farmers’ forum asks Govt to stop India-US FTA negotiations
