Reuters NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand: Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worried for her family of nine when rice prices in the world’s second-largest exporter of the staple crashed this year after India resumed exports. Now, she’s also fretting over the tariffs unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which could slash demand for Thai rice in […]
Japan. TOKYO: The government may propose increasing duty-free imports of US rice in negotiations over US. tariffs, according to government sources. The United States has said that it would be difficult for it to revise tariffs on imports of automobiles, which is Japan’s top priority. Tokyo hopes to break the deadlock by making a bold […]
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Bags of the Calrose variety of rice from the United States, forefront, at a rice store in Saitama Prefecture in 2012 (Asahi Shimbun file photo) The government is considering using increased U.S. rice imports as a bargaining chip in its tariff talks with Washington, a plan certain to face opposition from politicians […]
USTR’s proposed port fees on Chinese ships could cut U.S. rice exports by 50%. The move aims to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance but may harm U.S. farmers. Forrest Laws (Editors note: The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced a lower fee schedule for Chinese ships than previously anticipated, but those are still expected […]
Source: OleoScope Japan is considering boosting imports of soybeans and rice as a trade concession in talks with the United States over President Donald Trump’s massive tariffs, Reuters reports. As Trump’s trade aggression has roiled markets and fueled fears of a recession, Japan is seeking to roll back “retaliatory” tariffs and other duties imposed on […]
Indian seafood exporters are relieved as the US has paused its 26% reciprocal tariff for 90 days, lowering the duty to 10%. This aligns India with competitors like Ecuador in the US market, averting a major blow at the start of the shrimp cultivation season. Written by Sandip Das India’s seafood exporters have got a […]
Chandigarh: In a relief for the Indian basmati rice Industry, the US announced a 90-day postponement of the proposed tariff imposition on basmati rice imports, which comes as a significant breather for exporters, allowing shipments already in transit to reach their destinations without disruption and enabling the finalisation of pending export deals. Ranjit Singh Jossan, […]
Reporter TVBS News Staff TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan will defend its vital rice industry against trade pressures, the island’s top agricultural official vowed Thursday (April 10) amid growing anxiety over potential tariff concessions. Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季) made an unequivocal commitment to maintaining import barriers on American rice, underscoring the cultural and economic […]
Ada Pelonia The quotation for imported rice could further decline after Washington announced the reciprocal tariffs it will slap on the trading partners of the United States, according to analysts. BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, recently reported that rice futures posted the largest annual decline among grains after US President Donald Trump unveiled America’s […]
Synopsis Indian rice exporters are cautiously monitoring the impact of the new 27% US tariff, though it is expected to be a short-term challenge. Industry leaders believe India’s competitive pricing and strong market presence in West Asia and the US will help maintain stability. Indian rice exporters are adopting a wait-and-watch approach following United States’ […]
