Why India Poses the Biggest Trade Opportunity with US
India Trade Talks Make Progress Before the White House’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries expires on July 9, India is one country rushing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. As trade tensions continue to impact both commodity and financial markets, the White House says the Trump administration is making progress […]
Dairy’s Acceleration in Butterfat and Protein Production
The dairy industry is experiencing a significant shift, with advancements in genetics, nutrition and feed management driving remarkable changes in milk composition. These changes spell good news for everyone involved in the industry as higher butterfat and protein content are now being optimized. Dairy Components: A Growing Importance In the U.S., over 80% of the […]
Above-Normal Monsoon Forecast for 2025 Brings Optimism for Dairy
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an above-normal southwest monsoon for 2025, bringing encouraging prospects for India’s agriculture and dairy sectors. According to IMD’s long-range forecast, rainfall between June and September is likely to be 105% of the Long Period Average (LPA) of 87 cm, with a model margin of ±5%. The probability of […]
U.S. Dairy Steady Despite Tariff Pause
Despite a recent pause in tariff relief for U.S. dairy under the Section 301 investigation framework, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) reports no immediate impact on its primary export destinations. Key markets—including Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Latin America—remain stable, as they are not currently subjected to Section 301-related tariffs. The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) […]
Impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol on endometriosis
Dietary changes could reduce the pain of endometriosis for half of those living with the disease, a new study suggests. The largest international survey ever conducted on diet and endometriosis, involving 2,599 people, found 45% of those who stopped eating gluten and 45% of those who cut out dairy reported experiencing an improvement in their […]
Dairy of an Agro phile ? How now, holy cow ?
US President Donald Trump unveiled a laundry list of his administration’s grievances about “Tariff King” New Delhi’s “trade barriers,” but few gripes were more tone deaf than ones against India’s agriculture and dairy sector, the life blood of rural India that employs nearly 50 per cent of the country’s workforce. In a 400-page report on foreign trade […]
Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday (March 7, 2025) that he could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber within days — a move set to fuel tensions with Ottawa just days after an earlier wave of levies. Since taking office in January, Mr. Trump has unleashed a series of tariffs and threats targeting […]
India-US Trade Talks: Duty relaxations in IT, dairy?
India-US Trade Talks: Sources also told ET NOW that India could push for duty relaxation on Kasturi Cotton-based textile exports to the US. In addition to this, semiconductor collaboration is also on the agenda as India builds its chip manufacturing ecosystem. India is also learnt to open the defence sector for US firms, strengthening bilateral […]
Better-for-you gets a foothold on dairy
Shoppers are prioritizing healthy and regenerative The dairy category is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by shifting consumer concerns and a growing demand for healthier, more sustainable and transparent food options. Most supermarket leaders believe the segment is poised for exciting innovations in 2025 that will reflect evolving consumer priorities around these important […]
Farm exports to hit most if US decides on reciprocal tariffs
Indian farm exports will be hit the most if the US decides on uniform reciprocal tariffs with shrimp, dairy and processed foods facing import duties of up to 38.2 per cent, per an analysis by research body Global Trade and Research Initiative (GTRI). In the industrial goods sector, pharmaceuticals diamonds & jewellery, and electronics may […]