India refuses to USA proposal to invest in the agriculture sector.
@aninditasen (17630)
Raurkela, India
July 8, 2025 9:48am CST
I think India has taken the right decision by refusing USA to invest in the agriculture sector. Had India agreed to USA's proposal, the price of vegetables and fruits would have increased which could not be afforded by the common man of India. Farmers who do not cultivate in large scale will be wiped off from the scenario. Their land may get acquired by the foreign investors. It's from these small scale farmers that we get vegetables at a cheap rate. All imported fruits and vegetables are very costly in India. Some are avocado, zucchini, pears, apples and so on.
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@abhi_bangal (7678)
• Ahmednagar, India
10 Jul
I think that's a very good decision taken by India. After all, India is known as a country with the highest concentration of farmers. And the small-scale farmers are the backbone of the agriculture sector.
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@Vikingswest1 (7448)
• United States
10 Jul
@abhi_bangal
Yep. Unfortunately, the US has been taken advantage of for decades and this Administration is seeking to change that by bringing fair trade agreements to the table.
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@Vikingswest1 (7448)
• United States
10 Jul
They don't want the American commodities that contain GMO's either.
They're better off protecting their agricultural products and taking the tariff on goods sold in the US. There will be less profit on exports but it will keep Indian farmers more secure.
It's not just India, the US is seeking deals that are fair for US interests.
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@Ineeddentures (13313)
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9 Jul
Yes
India must not give in on this matter
Do not let the American dollar become your god
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@abhi_bangal (7678)
• Ahmednagar, India
10 Jul
As a matter of fact, the INR is accepted for international trade in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Sudan, Qatar, the United Kingdom along with Bhutan, Iran, Sri Lanka, and Qatar.
Though these 15 countries might not be developed ones in general, but somehow the Indian Rupee has taken off.
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@aninditasen (17630)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul
That's true. We are conscious of our rights and would not allow any foriegn country to rule our agriculture.
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@aninditasen (17630)
• Raurkela, India
10 Jul
@abhi_bangal That's right. Many of our agricultural products are exported like mangoes, red sandal wood from Odisha. We can create a good trade relationship with these countries instead of USA who is trying to have is own way.
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@allknowing (153040)
• India
9 Jul
If India gives in that will be doom's day for farmers
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@allknowing (153040)
• India
9 Jul
@aninditasen Modi is no longer head over heels in love with
Trump and that will take care of India (lol)
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@aninditasen (17630)
• Raurkela, India
10 Jul
@allknowing He has to for fear of the farmers.
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@aninditasen (17630)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul
At least I know the farmers won't allow it.
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@Vikingswest1 (7448)
• United States
8 Jul
The truth is the opposite. The US wants access to the markets in India for sales of produce and farm products. The prices are cheaper than Indian farmers prices.
The fear being the US would force many small farmers out of business. The US also uses GMO's in production. This is why Modi refuses to negotiate with agriculture on the table. The Indian farmers can't compete with the large American farms.
It's a difficult dilemma for India. You want access to American markets for your goods because you can sell items at a reduced cost to Americans but you don't want to grant access to America's products that would sell at a reduced cost to Indians.
Honest? You're going to have to cave and allow America access to your markets or face a tariff on your own goods in American markets. If India refuses American agriculture products, which may be the best choice for Indian farmers, a tariff will be placed on item Indias manufacturers sell in American markets.
You'll still have access to American markets for goods, there will just be an added tariff.
That added amount may make the products more expensive than competing manufacturers, causing diminished sales on Indian products.
It's a complex issue. The US is just trying to balance the trade deficit and establish fair trade policies.
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@aninditasen (17630)
• Raurkela, India
9 Jul
Something that's produced at home is much cheaper than those imported ones. We already have some fruits in our Indian market which are quite expensive. The dry fruits from Kashmir are much cheaper than those imported ones.
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@Vikingswest1 (7448)
• United States
9 Jul
@aninditasen
Not in every case. That's the sticking point in the negotiations. American agriculture products can be produced and sold as a less expensive choices over home grown commodities.
Modi is trying to protect farmers in India by not allowing American products to be sold in Indian markets. The US wants access to the markets or they will charge a tariff on Indian goods sold in US markets.
If American products were more expensive than home grown products, the Indian consumer would choose the less expensive product made at home.
The truth is that American farms can produce products for less than Indian farms. THAT'S what threatens the Indian farmers.
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@abhi_bangal (7678)
• Ahmednagar, India
10 Jul
@Vikingswest1 The truth is that American farms can produce products for less than Indian farms. The consumer always wants products that are cheaper. Right? It doesn't matter who the consumers are and what product they are buying. This is a simple human nature. But if the American farms can produce products that are cheaper than the Indian farms, then what will the small scale farmers here do in India? Who will buy their products? Won't they be doomed?
This is just a layman's question. I am just trying to understand the commerce behind the trade. I am not sighting this discussion in any kind of political or other intention. I'm douzing my curiosity only.
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@Shivram59 (45498)
• India
11 Aug
This is the area where our PM can intervene. He has refused the US proposals to open Indian market for US agro produce and non veg milk. That's why the US president has gone insane. I support our government's decision.
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@aninditasen (17630)
• Raurkela, India
12 Aug
Why should we accept those artificial agricultural products from US when our farmers and dairy owners can provide us with pure stuff.
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@aninditasen (17630)
• Raurkela, India
13 Aug
@Shivram59 Hope the Indian government does that to teach US a lesson and make India self sufficient.
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@Shivram59 (45498)
• India
12 Aug
@aninditasen Exactly. We needn't import their product. I agree with the government's decision.
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@thedevilinme (4367)
• Northampton, England
18 Jul
Yes, Indian smal farmers always under attack
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