India-US Trade Deal: Congress's 'Bad For Farmers' Pitch May Backfire

• Government sources confirm India-US trade deal protects food security; staples like rice, wheat, dairy excluded.
• Agricultural imports from US will be limited to niche, non-mass consumption items like premium dry fruits.
• Opposition, particularly Congress, claims Modi government is selling out farmer interests, without knowing deal details.
• Piyush Goyal clarified the deal enhances market access and export competitiveness for Indian industries.
• Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures farmers that their interests are fully safeguarded, no threat to grains, fruits, millets, or dairy.