Farmers stage motorcycle rally to protest against proposed India-U.S. trade deal
Farmer unions across several Indian states held motorcycle rallies to protest a proposed trade deal between India and the United States. Protesters fear the agreement could negatively impact agriculture, dairy, and small industries by reducing import duties and threatening economic sovereignty.
Why it matters
The protests reflect significant grassroots anxiety regarding the potential impact of international trade agreements on domestic food security and local livelihoods.
Farmers under the banner of the ‘Desh Bachao Morcha’ on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) held a motorcycle rally in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to demonstrate against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal, which they said would adversely impact not just farmers but all sections of society.
Farmers associated with ‘Desh Bachao Morcha’, an umbrella body of farmer unions from different States, said that the deal is not limited merely to the import and export of a few products. Instead, it may cover several crucial sectors, including agriculture, dairy, industry, digital trade, services, intellectual property rights, energy, investment, and market access.
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