India Rejects US Accusations of Rice Dumping, Highlights Premium Basmati Exports

Dec 15, 2025 11:01 pm CST

India has dismissed US President Trump's accusations of rice dumping, clarifying that its exports to the US primarily consist of premium-priced basmati varieties. This dispute comes after the US doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, affecting various sectors. As the world's largest rice exporter, India shipped over 335,000 tons of rice to the US last year, with officials from both countries recently meeting to discuss bilateral trade relations and a potential trade agreement.