Hundreds in Warsaw protest free-trade deals with US, Canada
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WARSAW- Hundreds of people protested Saturday in Warsaw against free-trade agreements that the European Union is pursuing with the U.S. and Canada, saying they will hurt Polish farmers and consumers.
The rally was organized by a non-governmental group, Akcja Democracja, with trade unions and several small opposition parties.
The Polish protesters argue that the free trade deals -- called TTIP and CETA -- will allow an influx of food from North America that will destroy local farming, and also hurt consumers by allowing in foods that are genetically modified.
Rallying in front of the Agriculture Ministry ahead of a march to the prime minister's office, they urged the Polish government to reject the deals.
