Will strengthen livelihoods, improve conditions: Farmers hail India-US trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the United States and India unveiled an interim trade framework aimed at reducing tariffs and enhancing bilateral economic ties, farmers across the country on Saturday welcomed the development, saying it will prove beneficial for the farm sector. They said the agreement could strengthen farmers’ livelihoods and improve conditions in rural areas.

No compromise on India's agri and dairy sector: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 7, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the farmers' interests remain paramount and no concessions have been extended to sensitive agricultural sector produce in grains, fruits, vegetables, spices, oilseeds, dairy, poultry and meat, among others.