Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan Assures Protection of Indian Farmers in India-US Trade Deal
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured that the recently finalized India-US trade deal will not compromise the interests of Indian farmers. The agreement, which reduces tariffs on Indian goods in the US to 18 percent, has been described by Chouhan as a new example of diplomacy, development, and dignity. He emphasized that major agricultural sectors, including crops and dairy, remain fully protected under the deal. Chouhan addressed concerns about the potential impact on India's agriculture sector, particularly for small and marginal farmers, by reiterating that the agreement does not open Indian markets in a way that would harm domestic producers. The trade deal is expected to boost India's exports, especially through tariff reductions, benefiting sectors like textiles and cotton farming. 
