India’s $100 Billion EU Trade Deal Sparks New Farmer Uprising at Home

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes a multi-billion dollar trade pact with Europe to cut reliance on China, thousands of Indian farmers have clashed again with police in a fresh wave of protests against the government’s agricultural policies.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a European tour in the Netherlands on Monday, aiming to strengthen trade deals and reduce India’s reliance on Chinese supply chains [150053]. The visit focuses on building new economic partnerships with European nations, a move that could unlock billions in investment and market access for Indian conglomerates. Back home, tensions rose as Indian farmers clashed again with police over ongoing disputes related to agricultural reforms [150053]. The protests highlight the deep rift between the ruling administration’s push for corporate-friendly trade liberalization and the rural population’s demands for price guarantees and subsidies. No disruptions to Modi’s trip have been reported [150053].

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