SKM leaders argue that the scale of American farming — with heavily subsidised producers numbering about eight lakh — stands in stark contrast to India’s crore-strong farming population, which has been pushing for a guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) and protections for sensitive sectors. They claim that dumping of US produce would undercut Indian farmers and jeopardise food security and farm incomes.

The unions have directly challenged official statements from Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, accusing him of contradicting comments made by US officials about expanded American agricultural exports to India. According to SKM, remarks by US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins about increased US farm shipments into India’s market cast doubt on government assurances that agriculture and dairy have been excluded from the pact.

In reaction, SKM and allied groups have planned a one-day protest in Punjab, targeting the state government and legislators to oppose the deal, and have signalled broader agitation if details show market access for US farm or dairy products. Leaders say they will continue pressure until the full text is made public and sensitive sectors are unequivocally protected.