Bangladesh Opens Dairy, Agri Imports in US Trade Deal
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to 19 percent and introduces zero-tariff access for specified textile and apparel goods made with US inputs, while Dhaka agrees to broaden market access for US industrial and agricultural products, including dairy, soy products, beef, poultry, tree…
India–US Trade Deal Criticised as Costly for Farmers
Several farmer groups and political critics have slammed the recently announced India–US trade pact, warning that it could be detrimental to India’s farm economy if agricultural and dairy products are included in the liberalised market access framework — a fear echoed from earlier trade negotiations. Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and other unions have stated that…
India–US Trade Deal: Dairy Still a Sensitive Grey Area
The abrupt end to last summer’s tariff war between India and the United States has brought immediate relief to markets, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a rollback of punitive duties on Indian goods to an 18% tariff. The move eased pressure on Indian exporters and sparked a rally in Asian…
Did Trump Jump the Gun with the US-India Trade Deal Announcement?
According to analysis in The Diplomat, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced on 2 February 2026 that a “trade deal” with India had been reached — including reciprocal tariff cuts and other trade-related commitments — before a formal, detailed agreement was actually concluded or officially published by either government. This has led commentators to question…
India-EU Carbon Trade Talks: Why Dairy Is Watching Closely
India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying negotiations on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at the centre of climate and trade policy discussions. New Delhi is pressing Brussels for flexibility and recognition of its domestic carbon-reduction efforts within the trade deal framework — including its…
Dairy disappointment at India-UK trade deal
At face value, the recently announced trade deal between the UK and India may, over time, be good news for Scottish distillers. However, there are likely to be fewer benefits and potential threats for our dairy sector writes NFU Scotland Milk Committee Chair Bruce Mackie. We would recognise that a vibrant agricultural sector is probably…
Why is ‘non-veg’ milk a sticking point in India-US trade deal?
The trade deal between India and the United States has hit a roadblock. As talks continue, the two sides are struggling to find a common ground on agriculture and dairy. India is reportedly hesitant about allowing American dairy imports into the country due to cultural concerns over “non-veg milk”. This comes amid US President Donald…
India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon
India and the United States have ‘almost’ finalised a mini trade deal after weeks of hectic and hard-fought negotiations, even as both sides continue to work on the larger free trade agreement that will be finalised later this year, ThePrint has learnt. Government sources told ThePrint that the mini trade deal will be announced soon…