Archive · 23 Nov 2025
US, Canada Question India's Rice Export Push at WTO
Some countries are worried that India's plans to export more rice might cause problems in the global market.
They asked India to explain how its policies won't hurt other countries' interests at a meeting called by the World Trade Organization.
US and Canada raised concerns about India's rice export policies at WTO
India's plans to double rice exports and modernize PDS questioned
US and Canada scrutinize India's use of MSP and PSH for rice
India's invocation of 'peace clause' challenged by US and Canada
India maintains MSP is for farmer support and global food security
- Who
- US, Canada, India
- What
- Raised concerns about rice export policies
- When
- November 24-26, 2025
- Where
- WTO Committee on Agriculture meeting in Geneva
- Why
- To discuss potential global market-distorting effects of India's rice policies
US and Canada
India
Market Distortion
US and Canada
US and Canada argue that India's rice policies may distort global markets
India
India maintains that its MSP scheme is to support small farmers and provide food to the poor
Peace Clause Conditions
US and Canada
US and Canada scrutinize if India meets conditions for peace clause relief
India
India argues that its MSP stocks are not used for commercial exports
- Indian Rice Export Share
- 40% of global exports
- India's Rice Export Target
- Doubling exports
- WTO Meeting Date
- November 24-26, 2025
- India's MSP Scheme
- To support small farmers and provide food to the poor