US tariff relief may boost India’s $1-bn farm exports

POLICY SHIFT SCRAPS DUTIES ON KEY FARM COMMODITIES

- SANDIP DAS & MUKESH JAGOTA

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S decision to lift reciprocal tariffs on several agricultural commodities is expected to create a level playing field for Indian exporters, especially in fruits and nuts, spices, tea and coffee, essential oils, vegetables, bovine meat, and fertilisers, a senior official said.

“Over $1 billion worth of India’s agricultural products exports to the US annually have been exempted from tariff, which would boost export prospects,’ the official added.