JAMMU: J&K legislators voiced concern on Tuesday over the US trade deal’s potential impact on Kashmiri apples, with many describing it as a “death blow”.“They (Centre) have told America it can send as much fruits and apples as it wants at zero duty and we will buy it here. Where has their sympathy for Jammu and Kashmir gone?” CM Omar Abdullah asked in the assembly.Omar questioned claims by some BJP legislators that the trade deal would benefit the region. “I am still trying to understand where this good thing is for J&K,” Omar said. He claimed apples and walnuts have been placed under zero-duty imports as part of the agreement.CPM legislator MY Tarigami flagged similar worries, claiming the Centre had signed another deal with New Zealand. “These agreements are posing serious challenges to Kashmir’s apple industry, the backbone of our economy,” Tarigami said.PDP MLA Waheed Parra demanded minimum support prices (MSP) for the region’s horticultural produce.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTharoor Praises Parliamentary Panel Meet On India-EU, India-US Trade DealsCongress Moves No-Trust Motion Against Om Birla; Lamborghini CCTV Contradicts Tobacco Tycoon’s Claim‘Not To Get Involved In Political Game’: EU Launches Mission For Bangladesh 2026 PollsNo-Confidence Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Explained: Process, Rules And Numbers In ParliamentDays Before Bangladesh Elections, Another Hindu Businessman Killed, Fears Rise Over Minority SafetyOpposition targets LS Speaker with no-confidence motion — rules, process & numbers – ExplainedPakistan Admits US-Backed Jihad In Afghan Wars A Mistake, But Still Accuses India Of Proxy War”That Day Will Never Come…” Yogi Adityanath Fires Warning At Those Dreaming Of Babri StructureOpposition Cites ‘Abuse Of Office’ In No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaKanpur Lamborghini Crash: CCTV Backs Police Claim As Lawyer Pushes Driver Defence In Court123Photostories8 easy buttermilk dishes to add in lunch menu5 succulents that bring you good luck and prosperityFive unforgettable true romance stories that re-wrote love on the big screen: ‘The Vow,’ ‘The Theory of Everything’ and more8 traditional Indian dishes among 50 Best Stews in the WorldTop 5 real estate hotspots in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in 2026 for investment in propertyNelson Mandela once said, “I never lose, I either win or learn”: 4 lessons it teaches studentsJimin to Suga: BTS’ airport style wins again as the group heads back to Korea8 Most iconic Goddess Durga temples in India and the story behind themWhy premium electric bikes feel calm even at high speedsHow to make classic UP-Style Matar Ki Kachori for dinner123Hot PicksUAE Public School RegistrationGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingSam DarnoldAndy ReidSuper BowlMen Hockey Olympics 2026Brock NelsonSidney CrosbyTerence CrawfordNBA Trade RumorsBen OgdenKevin Durant
JAMMU: J&K legislators voiced concern on Tuesday over the US trade deal’s potential impact on Kashmiri apples, with many describing it as a “death blow”.“They (Centre) have told America it can send as much fruits and apples as it wants at zero duty and we will buy it here. Where has their sympathy for Jammu and Kashmir gone?” CM Omar Abdullah asked in the assembly.Omar questioned claims by some BJP legislators that the trade deal would benefit the region. “I am still trying to understand where this good thing is for J&K,” Omar said. He claimed apples and walnuts have been placed under zero-duty imports as part of the agreement.CPM legislator MY Tarigami flagged similar worries, claiming the Centre had signed another deal with New Zealand. “These agreements are posing serious challenges to Kashmir’s apple industry, the backbone of our economy,” Tarigami said.PDP MLA Waheed Parra demanded minimum support prices (MSP) for the region’s horticultural produce.
