India-US Trade Deal: Zero-Duty Access for Indian Farm Products, Farmers Protected

• Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a historic India-US trade deal granting zero-tariff access for several Indian agricultural products to the US market.
• The agreement ensures American farm products will not receive similar concessions in India, fully protecting Indian farmers and sensitive agricultural items.
• Indian products like spices, tea, coffee, coconut, cashew, mango, and pineapple will benefit from zero US tariffs, boosting exports and farmer incomes.
• Major Indian crops and dairy products like soybean, rice, wheat, poultry, and milk are excluded from the deal, safeguarding domestic markets.
• The deal, hailed as 'diplomacy, development, and dignity,' aims to strengthen the Indian economy and achieve a Viksit Bharat by 2047.