Trump Eyes New Tariffs On Indian Rice And Canadian Fertiliser Amid Ongoing Trade Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (December 8, 2025) indicated that he may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, particularly Indian rice and fertiliser from Canada, as trade discussions with both countries continue without major progress.

Mr Trump made the comments during a White House meeting where he unveiled $12 billion in new support for American farmers. He said imports were challenging domestic producers and reiterated his intent to address the issue.

#WATCH | US President Donald Trump asks the United States States States Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, "Why is India allowed to do that ("dumping rice into the US")? They have to pay tariffs. Do they have an exemption on rice?"