US Senators Urge Trump on India Tariffs
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated Jan 17, 2026
The ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and India, particularly concerning agricultural tariffs, could significantly impact the global pulse crop market. A reduction in India's tariffs would benefit American farmers by increasing their competitiveness and potentially lower prices for Indian consumers, while maintaining tariffs could lead to continued trade disparities.
Republican Senators Steve Daines and Kevin Cramer have urged President Donald Trump to prioritize favorable pulse crop provisions in future trade deals with India. They highlighted India's substantial tariffs on US pulse exports, including a 30% tariff on yellow peas effective November 1, 2025, and an average applied tariff of 39% on agricultural goods. These tariffs create a significant competitive disadvantage for US producers, despite India being the world's largest consumer of pulse crops. The lawmakers emphasized that lowering these trade barriers would be mutually beneficial for American farmers and Indian consumers. This appeal comes amid broader US-India trade discussions, with the United States — United States Trade Representative having finalized terms for a bilateral trade agreement. The senators also recalled previous efforts during Donald Trump's first term, where a similar letter was hand-delivered to Narendra Modi, which helped bring US producers to the negotiating table.
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