Trump drops tariffs on food imports; India’s mango and tea exports may benefit

November 15, 2025 1:58 PM

Trump drops tariffs on food imports; India’s mango and tea exports may benefit

US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as “affordability” emerges as a potential political factor, and India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea exports may benefit. Tropical fruits and juices, tea, and spices are among the imports that will not be affected by reciprocal tariffs, the White House announced on Friday. Other items mentioned in the White House factsheet include coffee and tea, cocoa, oranges, tomatoes, and beef. Trump had previously imposed 25 per cent reciproca...

Centre, Karnataka government announce relief for mango farmers amid falling prices

June 22, 2025 11:02 AM

Centre, Karnataka government announce relief for mango farmers amid falling prices

In a major relief to mango growers in Karnataka, the Central and State governments have agreed to jointly compensate farmers for losses due to plummeting mango prices, particularly of the Totapuri variety. The decision was made during a video conference held on Saturday between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Karnataka Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvaraya Swamy. Union Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi also participated in the meeting. Under the plan, compensation will...