India and US Reach Agreement to Reduce Tariffs on Frozen Turkey and Duck, Confirms Trade Body

India and US Reach Agreement to Reduce Tariffs on Frozen Turkey and Duck, Confirms Trade Body

VoM News Desk | September 10, 2023 | 12:56 AM IST | Breaking News, Politics, World | Follow on Google News

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US-India Trade Relations: Resolving Disputes and Expanding Economic Opportunities

In a significant development on the trade front, India and the United States have successfully resolved their last trade dispute, this time concerning poultry products at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This resolution, announced recently, marks another positive step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the trade ties between these two nations.

Reducing Tariffs for Mutual Benefit

The United States Trade Representative (USTR), Katherine Tai, expressed her satisfaction with the outcome of the negotiations. Under the terms of the agreement, India has committed to reducing tariffs on specific American products, demonstrating its willingness to promote trade cooperation between the two countries. The products set to benefit from reduced tariffs include frozen turkey, frozen duck, fresh blueberries, and cranberries.

Expanding Horizons for American Agricultural Producers

The tariff reductions are expected to provide a boost to American agricultural producers, granting them greater access to the Indian market. The list of products affected by these tariff cuts is extensive and includes frozen blueberries, dried blueberries, cranberries in various forms, and processed blueberries and cranberries. This move not only bolsters economic opportunities for American agricultural businesses but also opens doors for a wider array of US products to enter the Indian market.

A Milestone in US-India Trade Relations

Katherine Tai emphasized the significance of resolving this long-standing trade dispute, hailing it as an important milestone in the trade relationship between the US and India. This achievement aligns with the broader goal of fostering mutually beneficial trade ties and reducing barriers that hinder the flow of goods and services between the two nations.

Building on Previous Agreements

This recent breakthrough builds on a series of positive developments in US-India trade relations. Just a few months prior, in June, both countries agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the WTO, signaling their commitment to resolving trade-related issues amicably. In addition to the poultry dispute, India also pledged to lower tariffs on various US products, including chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, apples, boric acid, and diagnostic reagents.

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