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As New Delhi seeks closer ties with Washington, agriculture becomes flashpoint
A farmer gathers rice straw in Balwar Kalan village in India’s state of Punjab on Nov. 13, 2025. © Reuters
QURATULAIN REHBAR
February 11, 2026 21:11 JST
NEW DELHI — India’s interim trade pact with the U.S., agreed to last week, has triggered opposition from Indian farmers organizations, which are criticizing New Delhi for sacrificing agriculture to gain closer economic alignment with Washington.