US may seek tariff cuts, reforms in trade deal: GTRI

NEW DELHI: The US is expected to push for changes in India's policies, ranging from tariff reductions to regulatory overhauls, that could benefit American firms and exporters, under the proposed bilateral trade agreement with India, GTRI said.

In the agri sector, GTRI said US demands include scaling back India's minimum price support programmes for crops like rice and wheat, removing restrictions on genetically modified imports, and lowering farm tariffs.

On dairy, US argues India's GM-free feed certification and facility registration protocols effectively bar US dairy imports.

"India feels this policy non-negotiable," GTRI said.