February 7, 2026 12:21 PM
Farm and dairy sectors fully protected under India–US trade framework: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said India has safeguarded the sensitivities of its agriculture and animal husbandry sectors under the interim trade framework with the United States, while securing expanded market access for Indian exports. She said the framework protects key farm, dairy and allied products, helping strengthen farmer incomes and sustain rural livelihoods. Under the interim trade framework, the US will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, cr...