Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party in India, has voiced his apprehensions regarding the recent trade deal between India and the United States. He pointed out that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has facilitated the opening of markets on a large scale, which poses significant challenges, particularly for the agricultural sector and farmers in India. He emphasized that the influx of international competition could lead to hardships for local farmers who are already struggling with various issues.

The opening of the market, as Yadav mentioned, signals a challenging period ahead for agriculture in India. With more competition from foreign markets, local farmers may face difficulties in pricing and demand for their products. Yadav believes that the implications of this trade deal could exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, particularly for the poorest segments of society, including small farmers who rely heavily on their agricultural outputs for livelihood.

In this context, Yadav calls for more robust protective measures for farmers and the agricultural sector to safeguard their interests against the repercussions of globalization and trade liberalization. His remarks reflect a broader concern among political leaders regarding the impact of international trade agreements on domestic economies, especially in developing countries like India where agriculture plays a vital role in sustaining livelihoods.