Donald Trump recently said he wants to put tariffs on rice from India . He claims India is “dumping” rice in the U.S. and hurting American farmers. To make himself look like a hero for farmers, he also promised them financial aid. But here’s the truth: India is not flooding the U.S. with rice. Most of India’s rice goes to West Asia, not America. The U.S. is only a small buyer. India never gets special treatment in farm trade. At the WTO and in talks with the U.S., India has always been under pressure about subsidies and exports. America has never given India any leeway. Double standards: Trump says India is unfair, but at the same time he gives billions in subsidies to U.S. farmers. That’s the same thing he criticizes India for doing. Politics, not policy: This move is more about winning votes in rural states than fixing real trade problems. He is using the “farmer card” to look strong, but the facts don’t support his claim. In short: Trump’s rice tariff plan is political drama ...
Cotton Crop: Delayed Arrivals and Quality Concerns The 2025–26 cotton season is grappling with significant climatic disruptions across key growing regions. Extended rainfall in southern states—Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka—has adversely affected standing cotton crops and complicated harvest timelines. In Karnataka, districts such as Yadgir, Shahpur, and Jewargi have experienced heavy rainfall over the past 4–5 days, resulting in waterlogging and crop stress. While the full extent of damage remains under assessment, cotton arrivals expected to be delayed. In Maharashtra, the situation is particularly alarming, with relentless rainfall since May leading to the submergence of over 5,100 hectares of cotton fields across talukas such as Malegaon, Nandgaon, Surgana, and Igatpuri. The impact extends beyond cotton, with maize and onion crops also suffering extensive damage. Farmers in these regions are urgently seeking government intervention as damage assessments contin...