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India Defends Rice Exports Amid Trump's Tariff Claims

12/16/2025

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India rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations of dumping rice, noting exports are mainly premium basmati.
Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said there is no evidence of dumping or an anti-dumping investigation.
Trump's accusations followed his decision to double tariffs on various Indian imports.
India exported 20.2 million metric tons of rice in 2024/25, including 335,554 tons to the United States.

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India rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations of dumping rice, noting exports are mainly premium basmati.
Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said there is no evidence of dumping or an anti-dumping investigation.
Trump's accusations followed his decision to double tariffs on various Indian imports.
India exported 20.2 million metric tons of rice in 2024/25, including 335,554 tons to the United States.