Archive · 28 Nov 2025
India-US Trade Deal Concerns and Agri-Exports Push
India is in talks with the US and other countries to make trade fair and easier.
The US has made deals with Malaysia and Cambodia that some people think are not fair because the US gets more benefits.
India wants to make sure their trade deal with the US is balanced.
Also, India is working with other countries to accept each other's testing and quality systems for farm products.
This will help Indian farmers sell more basmati rice, spices, tea, and other foods abroad without facing too many checks and delays.
It's like making sure everyone follows the same rules so trade can happen smoothly.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expresses concerns about the fairness of the India-US trade deal, citing one-sided US agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia.
India is negotiating with the US, EU, UK, and other countries to align agricultural testing and quality systems through Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs).
The US agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia are criticized for being one-sided, with Malaysia making more concessions on tariffs and other areas.
India aims to reduce rejections of agricultural exports by aligning its testing systems with global standards, benefiting small exporters and increasing competitiveness.
Farm exports from India grew by 8.8% in April-September 2025, reaching $25.9 billion, with MRAs expected to further boost this sector.
- Who
- India and the US, along with other countries like Malaysia, Cambodia, EU, UK, Singapore, Switzerland, and ASEAN
- What
- Negotiations for a fair and balanced trade deal and efforts to align agricultural testing and quality systems
- When
- Ongoing, with specific mentions of recent agreements and discussions
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on India and the US
- Why
- To secure a fair trade deal and reduce barriers to agricultural exports
- Commerce Minister
- Piyush Goyal
- US Trade Agreements
- Malaysia and Cambodia
- India-US Trade Deal Status
- Ongoing negotiations
- Agri-Exports Growth
- 8.8% increase in April-September 2025
- Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
- Under discussion with US, EU, UK, Singapore, Switzerland, ASEAN
- India's Current MRAs
- Only with Australia on organic products
- USFDA Rejections in 2023
- Over 1,000 food-export refusals
