The recent India-U.S. trade deal has sparked significant controversy and backlash, particularly from Indian farmers and opposition parties. According to Dawn, Indian farmers have labeled the agreement as 'a surrender to multinational agricultural giants,' demanding the resignation of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has been vocal in its opposition, warning that tariff cuts on U.S. farm imports could devastate local agriculture, particularly affecting apple and cotton growers in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The Hindu reports that the SKM has called for nationwide protests set for February 12, 2026, unless the government halts the agreement. Additionally, Congress leaders have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of capitulating to U.S. demands, with allegations of sensitive information in the 'Epstein files' influencing the deal.