Why has India vowed to protect its farmers in the face of tariff threats?

Amidst stalled negotiations over agricultural market access, the U.S. imposed tariffs on Indian goods. India resists opening its market to U.S. products like GM corn and dairy due to concerns about health, environmental impacts, and protecting local farmers' livelihoods. Allowing U.S. ethanol imports would also undermine India's biofuel program and potentially anger farmers.