India’s Major Farmer Group Revolts Against US Trade Deal

One of India’s largest farmer groups will proceed with a planned nationwide protest this week, as concerns persist over whether New Delhi has made too many concessions in agriculture under an interim trade deal with the US.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a powerful umbrella group of farmers’ associations, has vowed to organize protests over the coming days, including a strike on Feb. 12, as details of the long-awaited pact trickle out.