Himachal Apple Farmers Face US Tariff Threat: Thakur Seeks Govt Intervention

Union Minister Anurag Thakur has written to the Commerce Minister, highlighting the anxieties of Himachal Pradesh’s apple growers. The concern stems from potential reductions in US apple import tariffs.

Reduced tariffs, coupled with lower production costs in the US, could lead to a surge of American apples in the Indian market. This influx threatens the livelihoods of Himachal’s apple orchardists, a crucial segment of the state’s economy.

Thakur’s letter urges the government to carefully consider the interests of these farmers during ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. He emphasized the need to protect domestic apple producers from unfair competition.

The plea underscores the vulnerability of India’s agricultural sector to global trade dynamics. The government’s response will be crucial in determining the future of Himachal’s apple industry and the livelihoods of thousands dependent on it. The upcoming apple season hangs in the balance.

Karanveer Sharma

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