Indo-US deal: Some J&K fruit growers on edge, others call it opportunity to better their produce

Indo-US deal: Some J&K fruit growers on edge, others call it opportunity to better their produce https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70921 The interim India-US trade agreement reduces tariffs and permits duty-free imports of tree nuts and apples, raising concerns that tariff reductions will disadvantage Jammu and Kashmir producers, intensify financial stress on marginal farmers, and threaten horticulture-linked livelihoods; some stakeholders counter that competition may improve quality and stabilize prices, while growers' groups call for protective duties to preserve local agriculture. en-us Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:46:04 +0530 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:46:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Indo-US deal: Some J&K fruit growers on edge, others call it opportunity to better their produce https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70921 The interim India-US trade agreement reduces tariffs and permits duty-free imports of tree nuts and apples, raising concerns that tariff reductions will disadvantage Jammu and Kashmir producers, intensify financial stress on marginal farmers, and threaten horticulture-linked livelihoods; some stakeholders counter that competition may improve quality and stabilize prices, while growers' groups call for protective duties to preserve local agriculture. News - Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:46:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70921