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flag India's new U.S. trade deal sparks backlash over fears it harms farmers and national self-reliance.

flag Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala criticized India’s new interim trade framework with the U.S., questioning the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” claim and warning it risks making India “America-nirbhar.” He argued the deal, announced February 13, 2026, undermines farmers, energy security, and digital independence by opening markets to U.S. agricultural and industrial goods like fruits, soybean oil, wine, and dried distillers’ grains. flag Surjewala raised concerns over existing cotton imports depressing prices and demanded clarity on whether staples like milk, wheat, and dairy are included in zero-tariff provisions. flag He criticized the Ministry of External Affairs for deflecting questions, noting the Foreign Minister said the matter “belongs to another department,” calling it inadequate. flag The framework is part of broader efforts to advance a full Bilateral Trade Agreement.

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