Nikkei Asia, November 19 report, the US has lifted tariffs on some agricultural products, and India's agricultural exports are expected to benefit from it. On November 12, 2025, the Trump administration announced the removal of import tariffs on more than 200 types of food and some fertilizers. The Indian Department of Commerce pointed out that this move helps create a more level playing field for Indian exporters. Data shows that during May to October 2025, the total value of India's exports to the US fell by 28.4%, with an average monthly loss of over $2.5 billion (2.5 billion). In October, India's exports to the US increased by about 15% compared to the previous month, marking the first recovery since May. Currently, India's annual exports of agricultural products to the US amount to about $1 billion (1 billion). Analysts point out that in most of the products for which the Trump administration has removed tariffs, India has limited presence. Its exports to the US mainly consist of spices and specialty products, including pepper, chili products, and curry seasonings. However, Indian fresh fruits and juice products have almost no market in the US. Therefore, the recent tariff removal by Trump is expected to only marginally improve the competitiveness of Indian export goods, while the biggest beneficiaries will still be agricultural product exporting countries in Latin America, Africa, and ASEAN. It remains unclear whether the current exemption scope is limited to the 25% "reciprocal tariffs" or includes the 50% punitive tariffs related to Russia.
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