India-US Trade Deal Will Hit Farmers, J-K Economy: CPI(M)'s Tarigami

India-US Trade Deal Will Hit Farmers, J-K Economy: CPI(M)'s Tarigami

Jammu, Feb 9: CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami on Monday criticised the recent India-US trade deal, alleging it would severely hurt the country’s agricultural sector and deal a particular blow to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. Participating in the discussion on the Budget in the Assembly, Tarigami said the agreement compromised national sovereignty by favouring American interests while exposing Indian farmers — especially apple, peanut, and soyabea…

India-US trade deal poses serious threat to economy, sovereignty: CPI(M) - News Today

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Sunday claimed that India has made “sweeping concessions” to the US in the interim trade agreement between the two nations, posing a “serious threat to our economy, agriculture, and national sovereignty”. In a statement, the Left party said the Narendra Modi government should not go ahead with the deal, and it should be presented before Parliament. India and the US announced on Saturday that they have r…