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US Urges India to Open Corn Trade Amid Tensions
3/30/2025
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- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called out India's restrictive agricultural trade policies, pushing for the country to welcome American corn as trade tensions rise. While India boasts agricultural achievements, its high tariffs shield local farmers. Experts caution that US subsidies could jeopardize smallholder farmers in India, underscoring the urgent need for sector investment.
