<h1>50% U.S. tariff on mentha oil halts Indian exports, risks farmer incomes and sparks calls for government relief</h1> A newly imposed 50% U.S. tariff on mentha oil imports has triggered halted or cancelled export orders, creating immediate commercial loss exposure for Indian exporters and threatening the incomes of farmers and factory workers tied to the sector. Industry representatives characterize the tariff as a pressure tactic and urge the domestic government to provide relief schemes to avoid closures and layoffs. Legally, the measure is a trade-restrictive customs action that may give rise to commercial contract disputes, claims for lost profits, and calls for state support; affected parties can seek relief via domestic compensation programs, diplomatic/trade negotiations or multilateral dispute mechanisms.