US Senators Urge Trump to Cut India's Pulse Import Duty Amid Trade Deal Hurdles

• US Senators from North Dakota and Montana have urged President Trump to press India to remove the 30% import duty on American pulses.
• High tariffs are causing significant losses for American farmers, particularly those in North Dakota and Montana, major pulse-producing states.
• India, the world's largest consumer of pulses, has imposed heavy taxes on yellow peas and other crops, impacting US producers.
• India maintains a tough stance on foreign imports in sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy to protect domestic farmers.
• Despite ongoing bilateral trade agreement discussions, agriculture remains a 'red line' sector for India, making market entry difficult for foreign products.

Why It Matters: US senators seek lower Indian pulse import duties, but India prioritizes protecting its domestic agriculture sector.