Indian farmers worry about US push to export dairy, grains into Indian market
The possible import of American grains and dairy imports is becoming a thorny issue in US-India trade talks. Washington wants easier entry for its farm products. But New Delhi wants to protect its farmers. Ishan Garg reports from the district of Rohtak in Haryana's agricultural belt.
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