India Says No to US Farm Imports: Prioritizing Self-Reliance

Eminent agricultural scientist Ashok Gulati has urged India to relax tariffs on US imports of soybean, corn, and skimmed milk powder, warning of missed export opportunities amounting to US$50 billion if India does not open up its agriculture and dairy sectors. He questioned why tariffs on soybean, corn, and milk remain between 50-60%, while edible…