India Strikes Back: 30% Tariff on US Pulses Shakes American Farmers!

India Strikes Back: 30% Tariff on US Pulses Shakes American Farmers!
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In a significant escalation of trade tensions, India has imposed a 30% import tariff on pulses originating from the United States, including yellow peas, lentils, and chickpeas. While the move was implemented quietly in late 2025, it has just sparked a massive political uproar in Washington.
In this video, we break down:
The "Silent" Retaliation: How India implemented this duty effective November 1, 2025, as a strategic response to the Trump administration’s 50% tariffs.
The US Response: Why influential Senators from North Dakota and Montana have written an urgent letter to President Donald Trump, calling the move "unfair" and "crippling" for American farmers.
Economic Impact: With India consuming roughly 27% of the world's pulses, US exporters are now facing a significant competitive disadvantage, losing ground to suppliers in Russia, Canada, and Myanmar.
Farmer Protection: India’s official stance on using these tariffs to protect domestic farmer incomes and stabilize local prices (Aatmanirbharta).
The Trade Deal in Limbo: What this means for the long-pending US-India bilateral trade agreement.
Is this the beginning of a full-scale trade war, or a tactical maneuver for a better deal? Watch the full analysis to find out!
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Key Facts for Your Video
Tariff Breakdown: The 30% duty consists of a 10% basic customs duty and a 20% Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess (AIDC).
Implementation Date: Announced October 30, 2025; effective November 1, 2025.
Major Victims: Farmers in North Dakota and Montana (the largest US pulse-producing states) have been hit hardest.
The "Taco" Factor: US lawmakers are urging Trump to make pulse market access a priority in trade talks to reverse the decline in exports.
Strategic Shift: Indian buyers have already begun shifting orders toward Russia and the Black Sea region due to the higher landing costs of American crops.