India Slaps 30% Duty on US Pulses; Trade Talks Feel Strain

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India has quietly imposed a 30 % tariff on pulses imported from the United States — including key crops like yellow peas and lentils — in what officials present as a protective trade measure for domestic agriculture and farmers. This duty, which came into effect from November 1, 2025, marks a retaliatory step after earlier…