India ensures strong protection for its agriculture and dairy sectors under a landmark trade agreement with the US, safeguarding farmers and domestic interests.
India has secured strong safeguards for its agriculture and dairy sectors under a newly concluded trade agreement with the United States, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on February 3, 2026. The agreement forms part of wider efforts to deepen bilateral trade ties while addressing imbalances in agricultural trade between the two countries.
Speaking at a press conference, Goyal underlined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s firm commitment to protecting India’s farmers and dairy producers. He emphasized that the sensitive sectors of agriculture and dairy have been fully safeguarded, even as the agreement opens new avenues for cooperation in trade, exports, and technology.
The deal is expected to create meaningful opportunities for Indian exporters and technology-driven industries. Goyal noted that enhanced collaboration with the US would help India gain access to advanced technologies, supporting national initiatives such as dairy products Make in India and Design in India. He added that there is growing optimism among stakeholders across India’s export and innovation ecosystems.
From the US side, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the agreement would enable greater exports of American agricultural products to India, helping reduce the $1.3 billion agricultural trade deficit recorded in 2024. She thanked President Donald Trump for supporting the deal and highlighted its potential to significantly expand market access for US farmers.
The trade pact is being viewed as a major step forward in strengthening economic cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies. Both nations aim to co-develop technologies and create solutions that drive long-term growth and competitiveness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also welcomed the agreement, expressing satisfaction over reduced tariffs on Made-in-India products. He stressed that closer collaboration between large economies is essential to unlock shared benefits, foster innovation, and create new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and businesses in both countries.
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