Washington, Dec 9 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap fresh tariffs on agricultural imports, singling out rice from India and fertiliser from Canada, as trade negotiations with both countries dragged on.
“India should not be dumping rice in the US,” Trump said during an event at the White House, where he announced a multibillion-dollar relief package for American farmers.
The remarks made during the event marked a fresh round of escalation in the Republican government’s long-running critique of foreign agricultural suppliers, particularly those in Asia including India and Thailand.
Unveiling what he described as “USD12bn in economic assistance” for US farmers, Trump insisted the programme would be financed through tariff revenues already collected from trading partners.
He argued that rising imports were placing pressure on domestic farmers and vowed to continue using tariffs as a primary tool to shield American agriculture.
The latest comments come in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India to discuss bilateral defence and trade ties.
Trade talks are expected to continue this month between Indian and US officials.
Trump threatens fresh tariffs on Indian Rice
