Jammu, Feb. 11 -- Winding up a discussion on the Union Territory's budget presented on February 6, chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Indo-US trade deal would adversely impact one of Jammu and Kashmir's economic mainstays-- horticulture.

"Few members praised the US trade deal here but I am still trying to figure out how it is going to benefit J&K. You (BJP government) may have safeguarded the sea food industry of Kerala but allowing zero duty access to tree-nuts and dry fruit from US will impact walnut, almond dry fruit growers here," he said.

Omar further said, "We talk about promoting horticulture but you have agreed for zero duty access to fruits from the US. At least, the centre should have safeguarded apple. this is p...