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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Indian Rice Imports

12/11/2025

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on Indian rice after a Louisiana rice mill owner complained of dumping.
  • The United States imports 1.3 million tons of rice annually, with 26% from India.
  • Experts say India's exports to the United States are small, about 3% of India's global trade.
  • The U.S. already imposes high duties on these shipments.
  • As negotiations continue, tariff threats complicate discussions and affect American farmers and consumers.