Overview
- Indian trade secretary Rajesh Agrawal said there is no prima facie case of dumping and that no U.S. anti-dumping investigation has been opened.
- Official data show India exported 20.2 million tonnes of rice in 2024/25, including 335,554 tonnes to the U.S., of which 274,213 tonnes were premium basmati.
- President Donald Trump said last week the U.S. could levy additional tariffs on Indian rice, alleging the country is selling at unfairly low prices.
- In August, the administration doubled tariffs on many Indian imports to as much as 50 percent and announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers facing price pressures.
- Agrawal’s delegation met U.S. Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer in New Delhi last week for discussions on bilateral trade and a proposed agreement.