<h1>India's Agricultural Exports Likely to Remain Competitive Despite New 26% US Tariffs Under Trump Administration</h1> India's agricultural exports to the US may withstand new 26% tariffs imposed by President Trump, as competing nations face even higher duties. Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati notes that while India faces 26% tariffs, competitors face steeper barriers: China (34%), Vietnam (46%), Bangladesh (37%), Thailand (36%), and Indonesia (32%). For seafood exports, particularly shrimp, India's relative tariff advantage should maintain demand despite short-term concerns about Ecuador's lower 10% tariff. Similarly, for rice exports, India maintains a competitive edge against Vietnam and Thailand. Industry representatives expect initial slowdowns but predict long-term resilience in both shrimp and rice exports to the US market.