In a strong message aimed at protecting American farmers, US President Donald Trump has warned that new tariffs may soon be imposed on Indian rice imports and Canadian fertilizer imports. His remarks come as trade talks with both nations show little movement, prompting the President to take a tougher stance.
The warning surfaced during a discussion with farmers, where a Louisiana grower complained that imported rice was devastating local producers. Trump pointed out that the top two rice brands in US retail markets are owned by Indian companies, raising concerns about unfair competition.
Trump responded immediately, saying: “We’ll look into that. Tariffs can fix the problem in two minutes. India cannot dump its rice in the US. I’ve heard this from many people. India should never be allowed to do that.”
Accusing Asian imports—especially from India—of undermining American producers, Trump renewed his commitment to using tariffs as a shield for domestic agriculture. Trump also announced a $12-billion support package to stabilize US farmers, calling them “the backbone of America.”
The President hinted at similar measures against Canada, noting that large quantities of fertilizer entering the US could soon face steep import duties. “To promote growth here, we may need to put very tough tariffs on Canadian fertilizer,” Trump said.
With these remarks, Trump signaled a new phase of trade pressure aimed at boosting local production and safeguarding the livelihoods of American farmers.
