<h1>Indo-US trade deal could harm J-K dry fruit and horticulture economy, and CM defends the pro-people Budget.</h1> Omar Abdullah warned that the India-US interim trade deal allowing duty-free imports of tree nuts could harm Jammu and Kashmir's dry fruit and horticulture economy and urged protection for local walnuts, almonds and apples. He defended the Budget as pro-people and growth-oriented, noting capital expenditure at 36% (rising by March 31), distinguishing prior higher revenue spending due to loan settlements, assuring salaries and pensions are safe, and highlighting investments in agriculture, horticulture, dairying and rural economic strengthening.