India Shields Key Agri Products in US Trade Deal, Prioritizes Farmers' Livelihoods

• India fully protected sensitive agricultural and dairy products like wheat, rice, poultry, and milk from duty concessions in the trade agreement with the US.
• The move safeguards farmers' interests and rural livelihoods, as these goods are crucial for small and marginal farmers.
• Under the interim trade agreement, the US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%.
• India's agriculture sector, which employs over 700 million people, is protected by moderate to high tariffs to shield domestic farmers.
• India aims to reach USD 100 billion in combined exports of agriculture, marine products, and food and beverages in the next four years.