The administration of President Donald Trump is considering new tariffs on agricultural imports, including rice from India, following complaints from American farmers. Grower groups have claimed that imported rice is arriving in the US market at very low prices and hurting domestic producers.
India is stepping up efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer. In 2024, the Philippines imported rice worth about USD 2.52 billion, while India’s share stood at just USD 48.91 million, reflecting a vast untapped potential for Indian exporters. Export Promotion Mission A delegation of Indian rice exporters will […]
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has stated that the recently announced 25% U.S. tariff on Indian rice imports, effective August 1, is unlikely to cause major disruption. The industry considers it a short-term hurdle and expects exports to remain largely stable due to India’s pricing advantage and established global position. U.S. Not a Major […]















