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USDA secretary launches trade mission in New Delhi
“As the world’s most-populous country and fifth-largest economy, India is primed for continued growth as a top destination for U.S. food and agriculture products,” Under Secretary Taylor said
Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary, Trade & Foreign Agricultural Affairs of the United States Department meets Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare, Government of India in New Delhi / X/@AgriGoI
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor launched a agribusiness trade mission in New Delhi on Apr.22
The USDA-sponsored agribusiness trade mission aims to develop and expand business opportunities with importers in India. A delegation of officials from 47 U.S. agribusiness and farm organizations and 11 state departments of agriculture are participating in the mission.
A meeting was held between Shri Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare & Ms. Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary, Trade & Foreign Agricultural Affairs of the United States Department of Agriculture at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, today. #agribusiness pic.twitter.com/wb3lTOAr6p
— Agriculture INDIA (@AgriGoI) April 22, 2024
“As the world’s most-populous country and fifth-largest economy, India is primed for continued growth as a top destination for U.S. food and agriculture products,” Under Secretary Taylor said. “With a growing middle class that’s expected to exceed 660 million by 2030, India presents a strong consumer-oriented market where exports from American agribusinesses and producers can flourish.”
In the coming week, participants representing various American food and agricultural brands will interact with local importers and form new business connections.
India’s decision to tariffs on a variety of U.S. agricultural products, including poultry, vegetables, fruits, pulses and tree nuts will further encourage these connections, bringing mutual benefits of two-way trade.
“The United States and India enjoy a long history of agricultural trade and this trade mission provides an opportunity to enhance that bilateral relationship,” a USDA statement said.
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